Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Lead Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to serve as a senior technical resource across a full-service, faith-based health system with more than 120 years of community presence. This role supports the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical and obstetric procedures across the full age spectrum, working alongside a collaborative surgical team in a facility embedded within a six-hospital system that includes a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a dedicated School of Health Professions. Candidates with broad multi-specialty OR experience and a leadership orientation will find a well-resourced environment with genuine career development pathways.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities, including access to the Baptist School of Health Professions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Lead CST role providing direct and indirect technical care to surgical and obstetric patients across the full continuum of the age spectrum
- Facilitates safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures in accordance with established practices and standards
- Broad multi-specialty surgical scope — experience across all surgical specialties is expected and utilized
- Part of a six-hospital full-service system that also includes a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit
- System-wide resources include a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, ambulatory services, and a physician network
- Collaborative, team-oriented OR environment with a mission rooted in compassionate, faith-inspired service
- Access to advanced technology and a healthcare community with over 120 years of regional history and institutional depth
Qualifications
- Graduate of a DOE- or CHEA-accredited surgical technology program required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist with demonstrated competency across all surgical specialties
- Active CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential required
- Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- Texas licensure or eligibility to practice in the state of Texas
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering a compelling blend of rich cultural heritage, a low cost of living relative to other major metros, and a warm climate year-round. The city is home to the River Walk, the Alamo, world-class dining, and a vibrant arts scene, alongside highly regarded public and private school systems and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. San Antonio's central location within Texas provides convenient access to Austin, Houston, and Dallas, making it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking urban amenities without the cost or congestion of larger coastal cities.