Operating Room Associate

Location: Middleburg Surgery Center Address: 1821 Blanding Blvd. Suite 2, Middleburg, FL 32068 Middleburg Surgery Center is a modern, multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center located in Middleburg, Florida, delivering high-quality outpatient care across orthopedics, pain management, ENT, podiatry, and plastic surgery. Our team is committed to providing safe, compassionate, and efficient surgical experiences. The center is in an exciting phase of strategic growth, expanding both services and specialties. We are building a collaborative, high-performance environment that values clinical excellence, operational innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether clinical or administrative, every role at Middleburg plays a vital part in our mission. We offer team members the opportunity to grow professionally within a forward-thinking ASC model, with potential for leadership, development, and future physician alignment or investment opportunities. Ideal candidates are motivated, patient-focused, and eager to contribute to a dynamic, evolving healthcare setting. Role Summary Middleburg Surgery Center is seeking a dependable detail-oriented Operating Room Technician to join our surgical services team. The Operating Room Technician is responsible for preparing surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures according to physician preference cards while maintaining a sterile environment throughout each case. Working closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers, this role supports safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift What You'll Do Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies according to physician preference cards. Set up and maintain sterile fields using proper aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures. Arrange instruments and supplies to support efficient surgical workflow. Inspect equipment and instruments to ensure they are functioning properly before each procedure. Assist with operating room setup, patient positioning, and room turnover between cases. Maintain adequate inventory of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures. Clean, package, sterilize, and store surgical instruments following established protocols. Update and maintain surgeon preference cards and assist with inventory management. Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other members of the surgical team. Follow all infection prevention, patient safety, quality improvement, and facility policies. Respond appropriately to emergency situations and assist with other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Completion of an Operating Room Technician training program, Surgical Technologist program, or equivalent operating room training required. Current BLS certification required. Surgical Technologist certification preferred or required based on applicable state and facility guidelines. Previous operating room or ambulatory surgery center experience preferred. Knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures. Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly, up to 40 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.