Surgical Technologist, Pediatric OR, Wolfson Children's Hospital
Date Posted: Nov 25, 2024
Status: Full-Time
Shift Details: Days
Job Summary
*** Eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus ***
Baptist Health is looking for an experienced Surgical Technologist to support our Pediatric OR Surgical Services Team at Wolfson Children's Hospital. 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 Pediatric 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 Pediatric 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, Pediatric OR position will be located at Wolfson Children's Hospital. If you are interested in the Full-time Days opportunity, please apply today!
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
Wolfson Children's Hospital
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL, 32207
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.
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.