Surgical Technician - Operating Room FLOAT TEAM, Full-time

Baptist Health Care; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, FL seeks a Surgical Technician III to assist surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and nurses in the operating room. Under RN supervision, you’ll support intraoperative patient care across age groups and may assist circulating duties under RN supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a technical certificate in surgical technology or practical nursing, with military-trained corpsmen or on-the-job training accepted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Diploma/Certificate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing required.
• Military training corpsmen or on-the-job training certificates accepted.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Maintains current knowledge and certification.
• Maintains supplies and inventory for the department.
• Performs duties to ensure patient needs are addressed.
• Assists in other duties to support department and organization.
• May be required to respond on campus during severe weather or disasters.

Skills

Callback readiness

Attention to detail

Sterilization knowledge

Stand for long periods

Good memory

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma/Certificate Practical Nursing or Surgical Technology

Military trained corpsmen / on-the-job training certificate

Job description

Pensacola, FL, United States

Job Description

The Surgical Technician III performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. This position works under the supervision of the registered nurse in delivering safe, effective care to the patient during the intra operative period. This position effectively interacts with patients and health care team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards; participates in surgical procedures on patients of all age groups, pediatric through geriatrics: may assist in circulating duties under the direct supervision of a qualified registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• Maintains supplies/inventory for department.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required and
• Technical Diploma/Certificate Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology Required or
• Certificate of Completion Military trained corpsmen, Hospital on the job training program Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse If an LPN, State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be able to return to the hospital/facility within 30 minutes of a Callback.
• Possesses a strong character and unyielding sense of integrity with “a surgical conscious”
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow through very important
• Ability to stand for long periods, strength to hold extremities, and/or instrument retractors for long periods
• Possesses ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality and accuracy
• Good memory, able to anticipate surgeon and patient needs well in advance.
• Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection.

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Job Info

• Job Identification 10513
• Job Category Licensed Technical
• Posting Date 07/23/2026, 05:59 PM
• Locations 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL, 32503, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Varies
• FTE 1.0 FT