Surgical Technologist, Pediatric Surgery Center, PRN, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join the Pediatric Surgery Center at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Orange Park, FL. This is a PRN position with a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities include maintaining sterile fields, preparing instruments, and supporting the surgical team for pediatric cases across infants to adolescents. Requires an Associate's degree and BLS; CST preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• CST certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain a sterile field for procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and prepare instruments.
• Handle and dispose of surgical specimens and instruments.
• Collaborate with surgical team to minimize anesthesia time.
• Participate in required call rotation.

Skills

Surgical experience

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

High School or Vocational training

Tools

CST NBSTSA

TS-C NCCT

BLS (AHA)

Job description

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our Pediatric Surgery Center at Wolfson Children's Hospital. This is a PRN shift position.

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.

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 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

This Surgical Technologist opportunity is located at Wolfson Children's Hospital.

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Education Required

Associate Degree (AA/AS); High School; Vocational School

Experience

• Surgical Technology Experience
• Surgical Technologist Experience
• Relevant equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Surgical Services Experience
• Completion of Program
• Experience in Open Heart Procedures
• Orthopedics
• Experience in Neuro
• Related Experience

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
• Driver's License - DMV
• Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) NCCT - NCCT
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA

Location

WCH - Surgery Center
2300 Park Ave
Orange Park, Florida, 32073

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