Surgical Technologist, Wolfson Surgery Center, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

*** Eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus ***

Baptist Health is looking for an experienced Surgical Technologist to support our Wolfson Surgery Center Surgical Services Team at Wolfson Children's Hospital. This is a Full-time Days position, 40 hours a week. This position does not require call, weekends, or holidays.  

A surgical technologist in this role will work as part of the surgical services and operating room teams in our Wolfson Surgery Center. The individual will assist the surgical team during surgeries, ensure a sterile environment, hand instruments to surgeons during procedures, and maintain patient safety. Between surgeries, the individual will clean and restock the operating room. Throughout the day, precision, attention to detail, and teamwork are paramount in providing quality patient care.

As a Surgical Technologist for Wolfson Surgery Center, your responsibilities and qualifications will 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
• Graduation from an Accredited Surgical Technologist CAAHEP or ABHES Program  
• OR - Previous experience working in an Operating Room (OR) setting
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from an accredited program preferred NBSTA or NCCT, but not required

This Surgical Technologist, Surgery Center position will be located at Wolfson Children's Hospital. If you are interested in the Full-time Days opportunity, please apply today or contact Clinton Carter at clinton.carter@bmcjax.com

Education Required

Vocational School

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• Less than 1 year Completion of Program
• Related Experience

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) NCCT Required Or
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Required Or

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.

The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.