Up to $5,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients along the continuum of the age spectrum facilitating the safe and
effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Follows established practices and standards. Supports the mission statement, policies
and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory
period. Other related duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High-school graduate and Graduate of a Department of Education (DOE) or Council on
Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory setting
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: BHS accepts certifications from the National Board of Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or from the National Center
for Competency Testing (NCCT); TS-C (Technician in Surgery–Certified).
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life
Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of
hire.
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The Surgical Technologist is responsible for aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment, instrumentation and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases; scrubbing and passing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures; pulling cases as needed, breaking down cases at the end of the procedure, sets up operating room and supplies needed for day/following day’s schedule. Available for call on an assigned scheduled basis as required by unit need. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education:
Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program.
Preferred: Associate degree.
Experience:
Preferred: 1 year.
Certifications:
Required: AHA BLS, Surgical Technologist certification.
Physical Demands:
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