Certified Surgical Tech: OR Support & Sterile Field Expert

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist (ST) to join the Operating Room team. Under the direction of a physician and/or RN, the ST will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment, ensuring sterile technique and readiness to support the surgeon throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, gathering supplies, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with gowning and gloving, and supporting team members.

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates welcome
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stages surgical environment/operating room for procedures.
• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
• Stages sterile field with instruments, supplies, and medications/solutions.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field; assists with gowning and gloving.
• Performs dexterous tasks during procedures under the direction of the surgeon.
• Prepares, labels, and hands off specimens as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and assists in prepping OR for the next patient.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Precepts entry-level staff and orients new colleagues

Education

Graduate from a Surgical Technology program

NBSTSA or NCCT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist (ST) to join the Operating Room team. Under the direction of a physician and/or RN, the ST will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment, ensuring sterile technique and readiness to support the surgeon throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, gathering supplies, maintaining the sterile field, assisting with gowning and gloving, and supporting team members.