Surgical Services Assistant - OR

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Operating Room

• Experience: None required. Previous CNA, PCA, PCT, or scrub experience preferred.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Successful completion of medical terminology course or enrollment in surgical tech program preferred.

• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

• Other:Must understand English both written and spoken, 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:

  • 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.