Surgical Tech

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is looking for a Surgical Tech position working full-time during the Day, in our Main OR. This position will work Monday - Friday, eight (8) hours each day from 6am - 2:30pm.  The Surgical Tech demonstrates a clear understanding of sterile techniques and maintains a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of special procedures.

 

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

 

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care.  Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.

 

 

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Responsibilities

• Reviews preferences and verifies the case cart thoroughly before the procedure.
• Maintains an orderly surgical field and consistently passes instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Anticipates and prioritizes the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle, and instrument counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Maintains surgical specimens in a manner that identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
• May have limited access to areas where medications are stored.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of:
  • Surgical Technology training program; or
  • Baptist Health Training Program; or
  • An accredited physician assistant program

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.

Experience

• None