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. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

At Baptist Health, we're committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, including career-growing education programs and services to support you and your family through every stage of life.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plans
• Comprehensive Vision Plan
• Nearly five weeks of PTO for new, full-time team members
• Voluntary PTO Cash-in Option
• Retirement Savings Plan (with up to a 5% company match)
• FSA and HSA Plans
• Group Term Life Insurance
• No-cost Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,000 a year)
• Student Loan Repayment ($1,200 per year)
• Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave (benefits-eligible team members)
• Fertility Benefits (up to $25K lifetime maximum)
• Adoption Assistance (up to $15K per child)
• Back-up Child Care, Elder Care and Pet Care
• Virtual and In-Person Tutoring Services
• Well-Being Programs
• Discounts on cell phones, insurance (auto, group accident, pet), vacations and more!

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Surgical Techs 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. 

Essential Functions 

• 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 and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. 

• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures. 

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies. 

• Practices efficient use of time and supplies. 

• Maintains a clear, safe, and organized work area. 

Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent.   Successful completion of Surgical technology training program, or Baptist Health or Orlando Health Training Program, or an accredited physician assistant program 

Licensure/Certification Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification. 

Experience None.