Surgical Technologist, Local Traveler, Main OR, Baptist South

Job Summary

Baptist Health is looking for a Surgical Technologist with at least 2 years of experience to support our Surgical Services Team at Baptist Medical Center South. This is a short-term contracted position requiring a commitment of 36 hours per week for 12 weeks. This is a Full-time Days position. This position requires call and qualifies for competitive call differentials.

As a Surgical Technologist, 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
• Call is required for this position
• 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 position will be located at Baptist Medical Center South. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today or contact Tiffany Marmol at tiffany.marmol@bmcjax.com.

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• 2-3 years Surgical Services Experience Required

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Preferred

Location

Location Overview

Opened in 2005 in southern Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center South has doubled in size. This full-service hospital provides a healing environment, from its architecture to amenities, and also is a digital environment using an electronic medical record. Baptist South was designated a Magnet™ hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care and is a Joint Commission-certified stroke center and an accredited chest pain center. Baptist Medical Center South has been ranked No. 1 among metro Jacksonville hospitals in the U.S. News and World Report annual Best Hospital rankings.  Baptist has also been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare. The hospital is minutes away from sports, shopping, music, cultural and entertainment venues, as well as beautiful beaches.