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Position Details:

Mercy St Louis Hospital

Surgical Support Anesthesia Technician

FT Evenings

Overview:

• 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

• Required Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience:

  • One-year clinical experience within a hospital may be required per location of employment. One year OR experience preferred.

• Certifications:

  • BLS required or may obtain within 90 days of hire. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be required per location of employment.

• 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

Safety/Risk Management:

• Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.

• Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment: ex: Fall Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification; Unit/Departmental Specific Policies; Safe Patient Handling 

• Participates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and enhance quality of patient 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.