Surgical Technologist, Baptist Health

Job Summary

*Up to $7,500 Sign On Bonus*

We are looking for Surgical Technologists to support our Surgical Services Team in various Operating Rooms at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Florida. Our health system has four adult hospitals in northeast Florida as well as the region's only pediatric hospital, Wolfson Children's Hospital. Whether you are interested in getting into a Main, Neuro, Cardiovascular, or Pediatric Operating Room, we've got the opportunity for you. There are also a couple of outpatient opportunities, if that is the environment and work schedule that best fits your needs.

As a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room, your responsibilities include:

• Assembling, organizing and maintaining a sterile field for operative procedures.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and progression of the case and prepare accordingly.
• Proper disposition of specimens and instruments.
• Works with entire surgical team to minimize anesthesia time and promote patient safety.

All five of Baptist Health's hospitals have received Magnet™ designation - the gold standard for excellence in patient care - by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. If you are interested in exploring Surgical Technologist opportunities in any of our Operating Rooms please apply now, or reach out directly to emily.pickett@bmcjax.com.

In keeping with our mission and core values, Baptist is requiring that all team members complete their COVID-19 vaccine series or obtain a medical or religious exemption by 11/15/2021 or at time of hire after this date.

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• New graduates and experienced surgical technologists welcomed

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• NBSTSA CST or NCCT TS-C certifications are preferred, but not required

Location

Location Overview

For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more.  Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions.  As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.