Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

UNC Health Southeastern; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC is seeking a Surgical Technician to function in a scrub role and assist the surgeon during surgical procedures. The position requires graduation from an approved Surgical Technology program and certification as a Surgical Technician.

BCLS certification with recertification every two years is required; the candidate must be competent to perform in all areas of surgical services and demonstrate ability to use equipment safely in age-appropriate patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Graduate of an approved program in Surgical Technology, and certified as a Surgical Technician.
• BCLS certification; recertification required every two years.
• Must be competent to perform in all areas of surgical services.
• Preferred: Same

Responsibilities

• Functions in scrub role and as assistant to surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication and clinical practice relevant to patients of all ages.

Skills

Surgical tech

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Diploma in Surgical Technology

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Lumberton , NC

Service and Trade

Pay Grade: 004

Posted 09/16/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Functions in scrub role and as assistant to surgeon during surgical procedures.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Graduate of an approved program in Surgical Technology, and certified as a Surgical Technician. BCLS certification; recertification required every two years. Must be competent to perform in all areas of surgical services.

Preferred: Same

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication and clinical practice relevant to patients of all ages. Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently.