Lead Surgical Technologist, Main OR, Baptist Downtown

Date Posted: May 21, 2026

Status: Full time

Shift Details: N/A

Job Summary

*** Eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus ***

Baptist Health is looking for an experienced Lead Surgical Technologist to support our Main OR Surgical Services Team in the ENT & Plastics Service Lines at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This is a Full-time Days position. This position requires call and qualifies for competitive call differentials.

A Lead Surgical Technologist in this role will support the ENT and Plastics service lines within the Main Operating Room while serving as a clinical resource and leader for the surgical team. This individual will assist during complex surgical procedures, maintain a sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, ensure patient safety, and help promote efficient case flow and daily operations within the OR.

As a Lead Surgical Technologist for the Main OR, your responsibilities and qualifications will include:

  • Assisting physicians during ENT and Plastics surgical procedures while anticipating the needs of the surgeon throughout the case

  • Assembling, organizing, and maintaining sterile fields for operative procedures

  • Supporting workflow efficiency, room turnover, and overall coordination within the operating room

  • Serving as a resource and mentor to Surgical Technologists and OR team members within the service line

  • Ensuring proper handling and disposition of surgical specimens and instrumentation

  • Collaborating with the surgical team to minimize anesthesia time and promote patient safety

  • Assisting with cleaning, stocking, and preparation of operating rooms and surgical equipment between procedures

  • Maintaining knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and specialty-specific equipment related to ENT and Plastics procedures

Education & Credential Requirements:

  • Vocational Degree Required

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSACertified Surgical Technologist (CST) - NBSTSA

  • Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) NCCT - NCCTTech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) NCCT - NCCT

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

This Lead Surgical Technologist, Main OR position will be located at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. If you are interested in the Full-time Days opportunity, please apply today or contact Tiffany Marmol at tiffany.marmol@bmcjax.com.


Education Required

Vocational School

Experience

  • Completion of Program
  • Surgical Scrub Experience
  • Operating Room Experience
  • Related Experience

License and Certification

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

Location

Downtown - Main Building
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.