Operating Room Surgical Tech - Full-Time Days

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The role supports patient care by assisting with sterile technique, instrument handling, and room readiness under supervision.

Eligible candidates have a high school diploma or GED and formal surgical technology training, with certification preferred. This full-time, days shift offers opportunities in a supportive surgical services environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program or completion of Military Training (68D) required.
• Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Current CST/TS-C/NRCST/SA-C certification preferred; state-specific SC requirement may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care in compliance with policies and standards.
• Maintain clinical and professional surgical services competencies.
• Maintain medication security.
• Set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications for procedure.
• Perform counts per policy.
• Gown and glove surgeon and assistants.
• Pass instruments to surgeon and maintain sterile field.
• Prepare sterile dressings and instruments for sterilization.
• Help prepare room and cleanup after procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical Tech experience

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D - Operating Room Specialist)

Job description

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The role supports patient care by assisting with sterile technique, instrument handling, and room readiness under supervision.

Eligible candidates have a high school diploma or GED and formal surgical technology training, with certification preferred. This full-time, days shift offers opportunities in a supportive surgical services environment.