OB Surgical Technologist-Nights: Mercy St. Louis

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OB Department | Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Full-Time-Nights
No Call

Join Mercy Hospital St. Louis and become part of a compassionate, high-performing OB team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to mothers, newborns, and families. As an OB Surgical Technologist (CST), you will play a vital role in supporting labor and delivery procedures, including cesarean sections, while helping ensure a safe, efficient, and positive patient experience.

Position Details:

Position Overview

The OB Surgical Technologist maintains professional accountability and provides technical support for patient care throughout the obstetrical experience. Working under the direction of nursing and medical staff, this role performs a wide variety of patient care, clerical support, and surgical assistance duties. Team members collaborate closely to support unit goals while maintaining Mercy's mission, values, service standards, and commitment to patient-centered care.

This position requires the ability to remain calm and effective during obstetrical emergencies, participate as an essential member of the labor and delivery team, and provide support to childbearing, postpartum, newborn, and pediatric patients as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical & Clinical Support

Prepare operating and delivery rooms using sterile surgical techniques.
Prepare patients for labor and delivery procedures, including cesarean sections.
Function as a Surgical Technologist, assisting physicians during procedures as directed.
Perform first or second scrub duties within the sterile field.
Maintain, clean, and process sterile instrumentation according to hospital policy.
Adhere to and promote infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards.

Patient Care & Unit Support

Assist nursing staff in providing supportive care and activities of daily living (ADLs) for newborns, obstetrical, postpartum, and pediatric patients.
Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to patient care and unit operations.
Respond effectively during obstetrical emergencies as part of the care team.
Support patient flow, room turnover, and efficient unit operations.

Operational Responsibilities

May assist with:

Patient registration and record maintenance
Bed control and room turnover
Charge capture
Supply inventory and stocking
Specimen transportation
Patient transportation
Blood glucose testing
Phlebotomy
Birth certificate data entry
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technology.

Certifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
- Certification must be maintained without lapse.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Experience

New graduates and experienced Surgical Technologists are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of sterile surgical techniques and surgical instrumentation.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced labor and delivery environment.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm and perform efficiently during high-acuity situations and emergencies.
Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Why Mercy?

At Mercy, we believe in bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and teamwork. We are committed to supporting our co-workers through professional growth opportunities, a collaborative culture, and meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Be part of something bigger. Apply today to join Mercy Hospital St. Louis as an OB Surgical Technologist and help deliver exceptional care when it matters most.

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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