Overview
The Surgical Resource Technologist for Surgical Technologist is an extension of the Perioperative Education Organizational Structure. The Surgical Resource Technologist assumes responsibility for all related activities related to surgical technical competence in the provision of high quality and safe patient care. Collaborates with Talent Development and Optimization, Technical Colleges and other content experts/educators to provide educational opportunities and improve student and staff competence. The Surgical Resource Technologist is a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for specific inquiry, advocate for advanced technology and a partner for specialty practice transitions. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with mission, values, and service standards of Mercy Health.
Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO
Department: Operating Room
Experience: Significant amount of Surgical Technologist experience in a hospital setting.
Required Education: Successful completion of a postsecondary certificate or associate's degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited surgical technology program.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
Licensure: Surgical Technology Certification preferred. Non-licensed/certified candidates may be considered with applicable surgical technologist experience.
Other: Must understand English both written and spoken. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, and/or days of the week. Must have good working knowledge of surgical procedures, instruments, sets and equipment. Work with contaminated instruments and equipment. Requires strict adherence to Universal Precautions. Must be able to work in fast-paced environment with occasional high-stress situations. Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.
Physical requirements/demands:
Stand and walk most of the time on duty.
Lift/push patients on stretchers.
Lift/push equipment and instrument sets.
Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.