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Therapy Svcs Technician at Mercy Health

Mercy Health Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!
Under the direction of the therapist (PT, OT, SLP) or assistant (PTA, OTA), only assists the therapist with therapeutic interventions. The Therapy Services Technician does not provide patient care. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team, recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated nonclinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient. Assists with the transportation of patients to and from scheduled therapy appointments as well as other assigned duties. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Mercy Hospital Southeast

Full-Time

Qualifications:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience: One year previous patient care experience preferred.
  • Certification/Registration: Must be CPR certified and be able to respond to emergency situations.
  • Other skills & knowledge:
  • Excellent communication skills.
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.

Typical mid-level pay: $77k for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$77k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$48k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $112k

Slight candidate advantage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Associate's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024