Surgical Technologist, Main OR, Baptist Clay

Job Summary

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

Baptist Health is looking for an experienced Surgical Technologist to support our Main OR Surgical Services Team at Baptist Medical Center Clay. This is a Full-time Days position, 40 hours a week. This position requires call and qualifies for competitive call differentials.   

A surgical technologist in this role will work as part of the surgical services and operating room teams in the Main OR. 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 the Main OR, 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, Main OR position will be located at Baptist Medical Center Clay. 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

• 1-2 years Surgical Services Experience
• Orthopedics
• Experience in Neuro
• Experience in Open Heart Procedures

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

Baptist Medical Center Clay is a full-service hospital providing residents with easy access to comprehensive, high-tech medical and surgical care close to home. Located on Fleming Island, Baptist Clay features innovative care for every stage of life in an elegantly designed, comfortable environment. Unique services include onsite cancer care provided by Baptist MD Anderson, a 24/7 ER for adults and children, and a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. As part of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Clay has access to many additional specialized physicians, services, and resources including the Baptist Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center. Baptist Health has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, and Baptist Clay has been voted “Best Medical Facility” in Clay County for the past three years.