Surgical Technologist - Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Position Summary

Join Our Team of Expert of Surg Techs at Baptist Health!

Baptist Health is hiring Surg Techs at Brookwood hospital! The surgical technologist demonstrates through clinical practice a clear understanding of sterile technique and has a working knowledge of the specialized instrumentation and equipment required for a variety of special procedures. Apply today and let us personally match you with the position that matches your goals, values, and needs.

BAPTIST HEALTH BROOKWOOD HOSPITAL: Serving the Homewood community, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility offers a full complement of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services.

All Benefits Start Day One

We do offer relocation assistance to qualified candidates and qualified roles!

• Student loan repayment
• Relocation assistance for qualifying roles
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family care support, including backup elder care, backup childcare, and pet care
• And more! Learn about the benefits we offer here

Baptist Health Brookwood is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacyby providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Baptist Health is now part of Orlando Health, bringing in a new day in healthcare! Orlando Health is a private, not-for-profit healthcare organization that has been passionate about delivering expert care to diverse communities for over a century. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

Minimum Essential Functions

• Reviews preference and verifies case cart completely prior to case.
• Responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field and for consistently passing instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently to the surgeon.
• Able to anticipate and prioritize the needs of the various steps associated with the procedure.
• Takes part in sponge, needle and instruments counts as dictated by the procedure.
• Responsible for maintaining the surgical specimen in a manner which identifies and preserves them for pathology evaluation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking of specialty supplies under the direction of management staff and departmental guidelines.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other  federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in Environments of Care activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Practices efficient use of supplies.
• Maintains a clear, safe and organized unit.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Training:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of: • Surgical Technology training program; or • U. S. Military Medical Core Training; or • Completion of an equivalent on-the-job training program

Licensure/Certification:

• Has or willing to obtain BLS/HealthCare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Experience:

• Dependent on level offered:
  • Level I/Entry - No experience required.
  • Level II - One year of experience required.
  • Level III - More than one year of experience in multiple specialty areas of care.