Surgical Support Associate

We’re a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.” Overview : Under the direction of the perioperative leader, 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 non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient. Qualifications : Required Education : High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience : None required. Licensure : None required. 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 RequirementsPosition requires individuals to push, pull, and / or lift 50 pounds on a regular basisPosition requires prolonged standing and walking each shiftPosition requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform dutiesSafety / 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. Technology : Utilizes unit specific technology to perform daily tasks and maintain appropriate communications (ex : computer, pagers, zone phones, Rover, etc.). We Offer Great Benefits : Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period! 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. EEO / AA / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans