About this role
Provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients to support safe, effective invasive surgical procedures. Completes required competencies and follows Baptist Health System policies and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients
- Follow established practices and standards
- Support Baptist Health System mission, policies, and procedures
- Complete established competencies within designated introductory period
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Technical Overview
Role focuses on perioperative surgical technology support for invasive surgical procedures, with compliance to clinical practices and competencies. Requires active Basic Life Support (BLS) and accepted surgical technology certifications (NBSTSA, CST, NCCT TS-C).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a graduate of a Department of Education (DOE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program and holds required NBSTSA-backed credentials such as CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or TS-C (Technician in Surgery-Certified). They can provide direct and indirect technical care for surgical/obstetric patients and maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS), including AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
Must-Have Skills
Graduate of a Department of Education (DOE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology programactive healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA)AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hireCST (Certified Surgical Technologist) OR TS-C (Technician in Surgery-Certified) OR certification from NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)provides direct and indirect technical care to surgical/obstetric patients
Nice-to-Have Skills
1 year as a Surgical or OB Technologist in acute care or ambulatory setting
Required Skills
surgical technology programinvasive surgical proceduressurgical/obstetric patients technical careBasic Life Support (BLS)AHA Healthcare Provider BLSCST (Certified Surgical Technologist)TS-C (Technician in Surgery-Certified)NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)ARC (American Red Cross)American Heart Association (AHA)
Hard Skills
surgical technology program completioninvasive surgical proceduressurgical/obstetric patient technical carefollowing established practices and standardspatient competencies completionBasic Life Support (BLS)Healthcare Provider BLSsurgeries and invasive procedures supportCentral Sterile/Perioperative competency completion (implied by surgical technology role)Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) duties (implied)Technician in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) duties (implied)
Soft Skills
supports mission statementfollows policies and procedurespatient-care focusedcollaborative environmentprofessional development
Certifications
Required
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Technician in Surgery-Certified (TS-C)Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA Healthcare Provider or ARC)
Keywords for Your Resume
Certified Surgical Techsurgical technologyDepartment of Education (DOE)Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)invasive surgical proceduressurgical/obstetric patientsCST (Certified Surgical Technologist)Certified Surgical TechnologistNBSTSANational Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical AssistingTS-CTechnician in Surgery-CertifiedNCCTNational Center for Competency TestingBasic Life Support (BLS)Healthcare Provider BLSAHAAmerican Heart AssociationARCAmerican Red CrossAHA Healthcare Provider BLS
Deal Breakers
Must be a graduate of a Department of Education (DOE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) accredited surgical technology program, Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA) and AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire, Must hold required certification accepted by BHS (CST OR TS-C OR acceptable NBSTSA certification)
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