Surgical Technologist, Main OR, PRN, Baptist Downtown

180 Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Main OR at the Downtown Campus in Jacksonville, FL. This PRN, days position supports the surgical team by maintaining a sterile field and handing instruments to surgeons throughout procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and patient safety, with responsibilities including room setup, case coordination, and post-case restocking.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA or NCCT preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during procedures and maintain sterile environment.
• Hand instruments to surgeons during procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Prepare and restock the operating room between surgeries.
• Coordinate and communicate with OR staff to support optimal patient care.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Teamwork

Nursing Process

Education

Associate's degree

BLS Certification

CST preferred

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 Health is looking for a Surgical Technologist to join our Main Operating Room Team at our Baptist Downtown Campus. This is a PRN, days position.

A surgical technologist in this role will work as part of the surgical services and operating room teams in the Main OR. The individual will assist the surgical team during surgeries, ensure a sterile environment, hand instruments to surgeons during procedures, and maintain patient safety. Between surgeries, the individual will clean and restock the operating room. Throughout the day, precision, attention to detail, and teamwork are paramount in providing quality patient care.

As a Surgical Technologist in the Main OR your responsibilities will include:

• Providing for patient needs as recognized through use of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) and the mission statement organization.
• Supervision of care provided by supportive personnel and coordination of care provided by ancillary services Including patients and significant other (SO)/families in developing an individualized plan of care
• Education of patients/SO/families to their disease process and plan of care
• Coordination and preparation of assigned room/case, assessment of patient care needs and the anticipation of needs of the case.

This position does not require call, nights, or weekends.

Experience Requirements:

• Less than 1 year Surgical Technologist Experience

Education & 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

Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America

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.