Nurse Tech - Orthopedics

Company: Mercy
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Find your calling at Mercy! At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it’s a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll make a difference every day while growing professionally. Enjoy day-one benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year; $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities. Education & Loan Assistance: • $10,000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN to RN) • $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness • $16,000 RN to BSN Assistance Position Details: Nurse Technician – Orthopedics Location: Mercy Hospital South 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128 Schedule: Part-Time | 24 hours per week | Tues & Thurs (No weekend availability currently) 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 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. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by College Recruiter to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Mercy Terms & Conditions at about/legal-notices/ and Privacy Policy at about/legal-notices/ and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at us/terms-conditions

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