WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides advanced care to a 21-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with nearly 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.

TMH is the region’s healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region’s only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, four residency programs and nearly 40 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

The CST Apprenticeship Program is an entry-level training job reserved for surgical services (surgical technology track) students.

The incumbent will be promoted to Surgical Technician once the course is completed and Surgical Technologist/Cert once the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) is awarded. The Surgical Technician Apprentice must commit to working at TMH for two years after becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

The Surgical Technician Apprentice will receive training to:

• Clean, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and sterilize reusable operating room (O.R.) medical devices.
• Provide general, non-technical assistance to nursing staff members.
• Assist surgeon by passing instrumentation and holding retractors.
• Establish and protect the sterile field during procedures.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (when necessary).

Reports:

• RN/Nurse Manager
• RN/Assistant Nurse Manager
• CST Program Director

Supervises:

• None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) at hire.
• Must complete Apprenticeship Course (2000 hours) within twelve (12) months post-hire.

Required Experience:

• None

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• None

Additional Information:

• Upon completion of the 12- month course the incumbent will be promoted to Surgical Technician.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is obtained by successfully passing credentialing, administered by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Surgical Technician Apprentice must commit to working at TMH for two years after becoming a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

This position offers competitive compensation and generous benefits.

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you. Submit your application & resume TODAY!

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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.