Surgical Tech

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

 

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

 

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Prepare and sterilize all surgical supplies, instruments, solutions, and medications.
• Meticulously organize sterile tables and anticipate surgical team needs.
• Perform accurate counts, manage specimens, and uphold the highest sterile technique.
• Ensure a safe environment, report issues, and assist with OR turnaround.
• Provide essential on-call support with a 30-minute response time.

Student loan repayment program as well as relocation assistance offered!

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED
• AHA BLS within 30 days
• One of the following at hire:
  • Graduate of accredited program and certified (NBSTSA/NCCT).
  • Graduate of accredited program, pursuing certification within 1 year post-graduation.
  • Graduate of US military surgical technologist program (16 hrs CE every two (2) yrs).
  • Documented Surgical Tech practice for two (2) of three (3) years pre-2017 (16 hrs CE every two (2) yrs).

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Where You’ll Work

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the- art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.