Surgical Technologist-First Assistant - OR - Full Time - Days

Mercy

Washington, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Dental Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Nursing, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Rights, Registered Nurse (RN), Scrub Nurse, Tuition Reimbursement, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Washington, MO
POSTED
3 days ago

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the supervision of the surgeon, The Surgical Tech First Assist (ST-FA) is a role whichprovidesadditionalassistance to the surgeon in the Operating Room over and above that normally provided. As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), surgical assistants provide aid in exposure,hemostasis, closure, and other interoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safer operation withoptimalresults for the patient.In addition, the ST-FA may perform in the role of the Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room as needed. Coordinates the care of the surgical patient with other team members. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and guiding principles.

Position Details:

⭐ Surgical Technologist – First Assist (ST‑FA)

Mercy Hospital Washington
Department: Operating Room
Status: Full‑Time | 40 hours/week
Shift: Days (4 days / 10‑hour shifts) with call

✨ Join a Team Built on Excellence & Compassion

At Mercy, you’ll be more than an employee—you’ll be a valued member of a mission‑driven team dedicated to exceptional patient care. As a Surgical Technologist – First Assist, you’ll play a critical role in the operating room while enjoying outstanding benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Incentives & Benefits

  • Free Parking
  • Education Assistance + $2,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Day One
  • Generous PTO & Vacation Time
  • Employer‑Matched Retirement Plan
  • Shift Differentials

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Under the guidance of the surgeon, the Surgical Technologist – First Assist (ST‑FA) provides advanced, hands‑on support during surgical procedures. This role goes beyond traditional surgical technologist responsibilities, contributing directly to patient safety, surgical efficiency, and optimal outcomes.

You’ll work side‑by‑side with surgeons and OR teams, serving as a trusted clinical partner throughout every procedure.

What You’ll Do

In the Operating Room

  • Assist surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical tasks
  • Function as a Surgical Technologist as needed
  • Anticipate surgeon preferences and patient needs (sutures, specialty supplies, instrumentation)
  • Ensure implants and specialized equipment are available and functioning properly
  • Monitor patient status and respond to potential complications

Teamwork & Communication

  • Serve as a vital clinical resource within the OR
  • Promote a collaborative, respectful, team‑oriented environment
  • Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and OR staff
  • Coordinate workflow to support smooth, efficient surgical cases

Commitment to Safety & Aseptic Excellence

  • Maintain strict sterile field integrity and infection prevention standards
  • Identify and communicate potential risks for surgical site infections
  • Perform and model proper hand scrubs and OR attire compliance
  • Safely handle, contain, and transport contaminated instruments and supplies
  • Participate in point‑of‑use cleaning and contamination control

Growth, Learning & Leadership

  • Complete ongoing education to maintain competency and certification
  • Assist with onboarding and mentoring coworkers and students
  • Attend hands‑on training and equipment in‑services
  • Participate in evaluating new products, procedures, and quality initiatives

Scope Limitations

For patient safety, this role does not include:

  • Administering or injecting medications for local anesthesia or sedation
  • Inserting urinary catheters

✅ What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of full‑time scrub experience (routine and complex cases)
  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Why Mercy?

  • Work alongside skilled surgeons and supportive OR teams
  • Expand your clinical expertise across one or multiple specialties
  • Be recognized as a key contributor to patient outcomes
  • Grow your career through education, mentorship, and advancement pathways
  • Practice in an environment guided by mission, values, and compassionate care

Why Mercy?

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.



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About the Company

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Mercy

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/