Surgical Technologist, Pediatric OR, Wolfson Children's Hospital

187 Wolfson Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join the Pediatric Surgical Services Team at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time day shift role requires flexibility for weekends, holidays, and call rotation to support pediatric procedures.

You will maintain a sterile environment, assist pediatric surgeons, and help ensure safe, efficient surgeries for infants and children. BLS is required; CST preferred but not required.

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

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

Skills

Sterile technique

Operating room support

Patient safety

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

BLS/CPR certified (required)

Tools

NBSTSA CST certification (preferred)

Job description

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including 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 Candidates

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our Pediatric Surgical Services Team at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. 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 pediatric surgeons and the operating room team by maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring safe, efficient surgical procedures for infants, children, and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

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Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building

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