Surgical Technologist, Main OR, Baptist Downtown

Date Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Status: Full time

Shift Details: N/A

Job Summary

Job Description

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

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our Surgical Services Team at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. 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 surgeons and the operating room team by maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring safe, efficient surgical procedures.

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 Baptist Medical Center Downtown. If you're interested in joining our Surgical Services team, apply today!


Education Required

High School

Education Preferred

AS

Experience

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

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

Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207


About Baptist Health

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.