Job Description

Nurse Technician – Surgical Intermediate

Location: Mercy Hospital South
10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule: PRN

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)– up to 24 days in your first year , increasing to 34 days annually with tenure; includes a rollover program with a maximum accrual of 440 hours.
• Paid Parental Leave – Supporting you and your growing family
• 401(k) with Employer Match – Invest in your future with confidence
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $2,000/year for continuing education
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution – $100/month for eligible participants
• Paid Volunteer Time – Give back to your community while on the clock
• Free Parking – Convenience that saves you time and money
• Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and grow within Mercy

Overview:

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, 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 nonclinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Before starting, candidates must provide:
  • Transcripts showing completion of Fundamentals of Nursing .
  • A competency skills checklist from their nursing school.
• Nurse Techs must maintain good academic standing throughout employment.
• Note: This role is only for current nursing students. If a student leaves their program for any reason, they will no longer be eligible for the Nurse Tech position.

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.
• Must be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience

• Prior patient care experience (e.g., EMT, Paramedic, CNA).

Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Advanced Unlicensed Assistant (AUA) — applicable in the state of practice

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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