Lead Surgical Technologist - OR Team Leader

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

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the OR team in maintaining sterile technique, preparing instruments, and assisting surgeons under supervision. You will ensure patient safety and contribute to efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, counts, aseptic technique, and participation in instrument decontamination and sterilization processes. Prior OR training and current CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist.
• CPR Certification. Certification from NSAA, CSA, or National Board Surgical Technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Meets patients' surgical needs.
• Sets up surgical back table with instrumentation and drapes.
• Utilizes surgeon preference cards with circulating nurse to pull cases.
• Maintains sterile field and scrubs hands according to policy.
• Preps and drapes patients and maintains sterile field during procedures.
• Cleans and decontaminates instruments for sterilization and maintains autoclave documentation.
• Assists in maintaining cost efficiency and stock in the OR.
• Trains and mentors new staff in the specialty area.

Education

High School graduate

Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist

Job description

UNC Lenoir Health Care is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the OR team in maintaining sterile technique, preparing instruments, and assisting surgeons under supervision. You will ensure patient safety and contribute to efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument setup, counts, aseptic technique, and participation in instrument decontamination and sterilization processes. Prior OR training and current CPR certification are required.