What You’ll Do

Clinical & Patient Care Support

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) for newborns, childbearing/postpartum patients, pediatric patients, and others as assigned.
• Obtain blood glucose, perform phlebotomy, and transport specimens.
• Support obstetrical emergencies with calm, efficient teamwork.
• Provide patient transport as needed.

Surgical & Technical Responsibilities

• Prepare Operating/Delivery Rooms and patients for labor and delivery procedures—including C-sections—using sterile surgical technique.
• Serve as first or second scrub during obstetric procedures.
• Clean, maintain, and process sterile instrumentation according to hospital policy.
• Monitor safety and infection control practices; serve as a role model for peers.
• May be required to take call for surgical or emergency support.

Clerical & Operational Duties

• Assist with patient registration, charge capture, and birth certificate entry.
• Support bed control, room turnover, and maintenance of accurate patient records.
• Ensure adequate supplies and equipment availability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support efficient unit function.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED — required
• This is a non-certified technologist position
• Completion of an accredited surgical tech program is welcome but active CST certification is not required
• Proof of education may be requested

Why Join Mercy?

At Mercy, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization rooted in compassionate care, teamwork, and service. Our Labor & Birth team is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for our patients—and for each other.

If you have a passion for women’s health, newborn care, and supporting families during life-changing moments, we’d love to meet you.