Equipment Materials Instrument Technician, Sterile Processing, Baptist Downtown

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Equipment Materials Instrument Technician to support the Sterile Processing Department in the Downtown campus. This is a Full-time Days opportunity.

Responsibilities include coordinating sterile processing activities, maintaining tray accuracy, supervising case carts, and collaborating with OR staff. Requires 1–2 years instrument experience and CRCST is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years instrument experience required.
• 1-2 years surgical instrumentation experience.
• CRCST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the sterile processing dept, from cleaning to sterilization and distribution.
• Ensure quality and contents of instrument trays meet surgical needs.
• Supervise case carts, SPD, and Core operations; configure instrument trays.
• Process daily case cart supplies and instruments.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure trays are complete and sterilized.
• Collaborate with OR staff regarding instruments and supplies.
• Participate in departmental planning and ongoing education.
• Maintain safety compliance with hospital policies.
• Monitor vendor adherence, inventory reviews and contract terms.

Skills

Instrument Experience

Surgical Instrumentation Experience

Education

High School Diploma

CRCST Certification

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Medical Center is looking for an Equipment Materials Instrument Technician to support the Sterile Processing Department at Downtown. This position is a Full-time Days opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of the sterile processing department, demonstrating thorough knowledge of sterilization processes — from cleaning and decontamination to packaging, sterilization, and distribution
• Ensure quality and contents of instrument trays meet surgical needs
• Supervise case cart, SPD, and Core operations; develop and configure instrument trays for surgical procedures
• Handle daily processing of case cart supplies and instruments
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure trays are complete and sterilized
• Collaborate with OR staff regarding instruments and supplies
• Participate in departmental planning and committee and engage in ongoing education and professional organizations
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and hospital policies
• Manage vendor adherence to established practices, including regularly scheduled inventory reviews, payment practices, and contract adherence

Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years Instrument Experience Required
• 1-2 years Surgical Instrumentation Experience

Education & Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - HSPA Preferred

This Equipment Materials Instrument Technician position will be located at Baptist Downtown.

Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.