Lead Certified Surgical Technologist — OR Leader

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team. The role involves assisting the surgeon and circulating nurse, preparing sterile fields, and maintaining instrument counts to ensure patient safety.

Lead responsibilities include managing specialty instrument trays and surgeon preference cards, training new staff, and coordinating with the team to optimize OR workflow and patient care. Experience in sterile processing and adherence to standards is valued.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Meets patients’ surgical needs.
• Sets up surgical back table with instrumentation, supplies and drapes for procedures.
• Maintains sterile field and adheres to infection control policies.

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team. The role involves assisting the surgeon and circulating nurse, preparing sterile fields, and maintaining instrument counts to ensure patient safety.

Lead responsibilities include managing specialty instrument trays and surgeon preference cards, training new staff, and coordinating with the team to optimize OR workflow and patient care. Experience in sterile processing and adherence to standards is valued.