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Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the direction of the perioperative leader, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.
Position Details:
Mercy South 10010 Kennerly Road Full-Time 40 hours/week
Assists with cleaning and turning over the room for the next procedure. SST's will perform advanced room turnover skills, duties requiring additional education, training and/or competency validation. Additional duties may include:
Assemble and test laryngoscope blades and handles Specialty bed assembly Exchange gas tanks on surgical towers Reassemble anesthesia machines Specialty cart maintenance Anesthesia cart and supply maintenance Anesthesia machine assembly and set up Perform anesthesia equipment safety checks Perform maintenance on anesthesia machines Enter anesthesia charges Exchange and set up gases as directed on anesthesia machines Assists with the maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Performs routine daily patient care activities: transporting and positioning, gathering and documenting patient data (ex. vital signs, POC testing). Observes changes or unusual occurrences in patient condition and reports them immediately to the appropriate personnel. Communicates with other members of the healthcare team to optimize the care of the patient and workflows within the department. Trains new coworkers based on competency. Demonstrates appropriate stewardship of resources, charge reconciliation process and document charges accordingly. Utilizes good clinical judgement and effective time management skills. Demonstrates flexibility regarding workload, assignments and accepts delegation of tasks while operating within scope of practice. Maintains compliance with certifications and eLearning assignments. Performs clerical duties as needed. Monitors sterile field Maintains basic knowledge of differences in laryngoscope blades and handles. Maintains knowledge of anesthesia machines. SST's will perform advanced patient care skills, duties requiring additional education, training and/or competency validation. Additional duties may include:
Start IVs IV removal IV bag/line set up under the direction of an RN ECGs/EKGs Phlebotomy Assist with difficult intubations Open supplies and prepare a sterile field for minor procedures Perform i-STAT Set up and assist with epidurals Set up and assist with Swanz-Ganz catheter placement Set up and assist with nerve block injection Clean and transfer scopes May be required to take call. Other duties as assigned.
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Other: Minimum Physical Requirements
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
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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Mercy
paid time off
May 15, 2026