**Why BayCare? -** “We dedicate our lives to caring for yours” Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today. That's why you'll thrive in our forward-thinking culture, where we combine the best technology with compassionate service. We blend high-tech with high touch in ways that are advancing superior health care throughout the communities we serve. Our extraordinary team of 8522 nurses deliver clinical excellence and compassion that makes a difference in our patients’ lives every day. All BayCare hospitals have been awarded the Pathways to Excellence, which recognizes health care organizations for positive practice environments where nurses excel. **Position Description:** **Certified Surgical Technologist** + The Surgical Technologist is a member of the health care team who performs technical support in the perioperative period under the direction and supervision of a RN according to accepted clinical standards of care. + Prepares equipment, instruments, supplies, operating room, and patients to ensure sterile field. + Coordinates preparation or disposal of specimens, etc. + Assists with inventory of sterile supplies. + May assist in patient transport. **Requirements:** + High School Diploma or Equivalent + Completion of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program OR completion of a military or hospital-based training program with 5 years acute care Surgical Tech experience. + Surgical Tech Certification from NBSTSA or NCCT + Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross **Specific Skills:** + Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up + Interpersonal skills **Benefits:** BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals with merit increases, yearly team award bonus, community discounts and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work! Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled **Position** Surgical Technologist Certified - Main OR **Location** St Petersburg:St Anthonys | Clinical | Full Time **Req ID** null