Surgical Technician - Full-time, Days, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician III performs technical skills and assists surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, this role helps deliver safe, effective care during the intraoperative period. The technician interacts with patients and healthcare team members while maintaining surgical department standards and participates in procedures involving patients from pediatric through geriatric age groups. The role may include circulating duties under the direct supervision of a qualified registered nurse.

The position is full-time, day shift, at Baptist Hospital. The role may require remaining on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters, and returning to the hospital or facility within 30 minutes of callback.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical diploma or certificate in practical nursing or surgical technology, or a certificate of completion for military-trained corpsmen or a hospital on-the-job training program.
• If an LPN, a Florida or eligible compact-state Licensed Practical Nurse license upon hire.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Ability to return to the hospital or facility within 30 minutes of callback.
• Strong character and an unyielding sense of integrity, including a surgical conscience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to stand for long periods and hold extremities or instrument retractors for long periods.
• Ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Good memory and ability to anticipate surgeon and patient needs well in advance.
• Knowledge of sterilization and disinfection.
• Demonstrated proficiency in critical care nursing knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Maintain current knowledge and required certification or licensure.
• Maintain department supplies and inventory.
• Perform responsibilities defined in the scope of service to address the unique needs of clients.
• Assume responsibility for daily personnel assignments, monitoring patient care, and overall unit activities in accordance with established standards.
• Assess and identify patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for patient care.
• Reassess identified problems, care provided, and patient responses to meet patient and family needs and ensure quality of care.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of care provided for use by the healthcare team.
• Direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel in providing care to patients as assigned.
• Support Professional Governance through engagement with the Unit Based Council and other nursing councils.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operations.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather or disasters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED