CAREER PATHWAYS
Nurses are healthcare specialists who work day and night to provide direct care to patients. Job duties and opportunities vary, depending on the type of nurse you are. Some nurses manage patient care; others help with treatment. Nurses’ education helps define their roles and duties – as well as pay.
At Baptist, there are five main types of nurses that work in mostly all clinical areas: Licensed Practice Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner (NP), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
At Baptist Memorial Health Care, the Surgical Technology positions are listed in the job category of Nursing Services.
The graphic above depicts a sample career pathway for Surgical Technology at Baptist Memorial Health Care.
Surgical Technology Career Exploration Resources:
- O*Net Online: Surgical Technologists at My Next Move
- Explore Health Careers: Explore Health Careers | Explore Your Future in Healthcare
- National Surgical Assistants Association: https://www.nsaa.net/
- Association of Surgical Technologists: https://www.ast.org/
