Surgical Technologist, Main OR, Baptist Downtown

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. This full-time day shift role requires maintaining a sterile field, assisting surgeons, and ensuring efficient procedures.

Candidates with an Associate's degree and BLS are required; CST is preferred but not mandatory. Weekend/holiday call rotations apply, with additional responsibilities and sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• BLS certification required.
• CST certification preferred but not required.
• Less than 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, organize, and maintain a sterile field for operative procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs and prepare instruments and supplies accordingly.
• Ensure proper handling and disposition of surgical specimens and instruments.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to minimize anesthesia time and promote patient safety.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Call rotation

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized 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.Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Eligible CandidatesBaptist Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our Surgical Services Team at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. This is a full-time day shift position. Candidates must be flexible to work weekends, holidays, and participate in the required call rotation.As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in supporting surgeons and the operating room team by maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring safe, efficient surgical procedures.As a Surgical Technologist, your responsibilities include:Assemble, organize, and maintain a sterile field for operative procedures.Anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout each procedure and prepare instruments and supplies accordingly.Ensure proper handling and disposition of surgical specimens and instruments.Collaborate with the surgical team to minimize anesthesia time and promote patient safety.Participate in the required call rotation.Experience Requirements:Less than 1 year Surgical Technologist ExperienceEducation & Credential Requirements:Associate's degree required or equivalent experience in lieu of education.Basic Life Support (BLS) required.Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA or NCCT preferred, but not required.This Surgical Technologist opportunity is located at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. If you're interested in joining our Surgical Services team, apply today!Primary Location:Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America