Surgical Technologist, Main OR, PRN, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the Main Operating Room team at its Baptist Downtown Campus. This PRN, day position works with surgical services and operating room teams to support procedures, maintain a sterile environment, pass instruments to surgeons, and help ensure patient safety. Between surgeries, the technologist cleans and restocks the operating room. Precision, attention to detail, and teamwork are important to providing quality patient care.

The role includes addressing patient needs using the nursing process and the organization’s mission, coordinating care with ancillary services, supervising care provided by supportive personnel, involving patients and their families in individualized care plans, and educating them 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 the procedure. The position does not require call, night shifts, or weekends.

Requirements

• Less than 1 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) certification through NBSTSA or NCCT preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Address patient needs using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Supervise care provided by supportive personnel and coordinate care provided by ancillary services.
• Include patients and their significant others or families in developing individualized plans 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 procedural needs.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures, maintain a sterile environment, pass instruments to surgeons, and support patient safety.
• Clean and restock the operating room between surgeries.

What This Job Offers

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