Surgical Technician

Location: Horizon Surgery Center South

Address: 14540 Old St. Augustine Road Medical Office Building #2, Jacksonville, FL 32258

Website: Horizon Surgery Center South https://horizonsurgerycenters.com/south

Horizon Surgery Center South located on the Baptist Medical Center South campus is an ambulatory surgery center in Jacksonville, Florida, focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered outpatient care. This center provides Orthopedics, ENT, Plastics and Urology surgeries (2OR) and procedures (2PR). The center is proudly partnered with Compass Surgical Partners, a national leader in developing and managing surgery centers across the U.S.

Through this partnership, Horizon combines the strengths of a locally focused clinical team with the operational support and innovation of Compass. Team members benefit from a culture that values collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement—creating an environment where both patients and staff thrive.

Role Summary The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) plays a critical role in delivering exceptional care at the surgery center. This position is responsible for preparing operating rooms, managing surgical instruments and sterile fields, and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures. The CST helps ensure patient safety, surgical efficiency, and adherence to the highest standards of care in a high-performing outpatient setting.

Schedule

- Monday–Friday, Full Time

- No nights, weekends, holidays, or on call

What You’ll Do

- Prepare surgical suites and sterile fields for a wide range of procedures

- Assist surgeons during operations by anticipating needs and passing instruments

- Manage counts of instruments, needles, and sponges to maintain patient safety

- Handle and label specimens properly

- Support cleaning, restocking, and sterilization of surgical equipment

- Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and support staff to ensure smooth case flow

What You’ll Bring

- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential

- At least 1 year of OR experience within the last 3–5 years

- Current BLS certification (ACLS/PALS a plus)

- Preferred: Member of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)

- Strong communication and teamwork skills

- High attention to detail and aseptic technique

- Ability to remain calm under pressure

- Commitment to patient-centered care

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

- Frequent standing, lifting, and repetitive hand movements

- Exposure to surgical environments, equipment, and sterilization processes

Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly rate and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) and PTO Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development A culture of safety, excellence, and collaboration