Baptist Health Care·Pensacola, Florida
The Surgical Technician III provides technical skills and assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and nurses during the intra-operative period, working under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role involves participating in surgical procedures for all age groups and may include assisting with circulating duties.
The Surgical Technician III performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room.
This position works under the supervision of the registered nurse in delivering safe, effective care to the patient during the intra operative period.
This position effectively interacts with patients and health care team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards; participates in surgical procedures on patients of all age groups, pediatric through geriatrics: may assist in circulating duties under the direct supervision of a qualified registered nurse.
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama.
The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network.
With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA.
Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, along with a Technical Diploma/Certificate in Surgical Technology or equivalent military/on-the-job training, and must hold a current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification. Essential requirements include the ability to respond to callbacks within 30 minutes, exceptional attention to detail, and the physical stamina to stand and hold extremities for long periods.
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
