Surgical Technologist, Main OR, PRN, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Main Operating Room team at its Baptist Downtown Campus. This PRN, day-position works with the surgical services and operating room teams. The technologist assists the surgical team during procedures, helps maintain a sterile environment, passes instruments to surgeons, and supports patient safety. Between surgeries, the technologist cleans and restocks the operating room. Precision, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential to providing quality patient care.

The role includes responding to patient needs through the nursing process and in accordance with the organization’s mission; coordinating care with supportive personnel and ancillary services; involving patients and their significant others or families in individualized care planning; and educating patients and families about disease processes and plans of care. The technologist also prepares the assigned room and case, assesses patient-care needs, and anticipates the needs of each case. The position does not require call, nights, or weekends.

Requirements

• Less than one year of Surgical Technologist experience.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through NBSTSA or NCCT preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team during surgeries.
• Maintain a sterile environment, pass instruments to surgeons, and support patient safety.
• Clean and restock the operating room between surgeries.
• Provide for patient needs using the nursing process and in accordance with the organization’s mission.
• Supervise care provided by supportive personnel and coordinate care provided by ancillary services.
• Include patients and their significant others or families in developing an individualized plan of care.
• Educate patients and their significant others or families about disease processes and plans of care.
• Coordinate and prepare the assigned room and case, assess patient-care needs, and anticipate case needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree