Pediatric OR Surgical Technologist II — Per Diem

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center – Children's OR in Chapel Hill is seeking a Per Diem Surgical Technologist to support six operating suites serving pediatric patients. You will assist in preparing cases across specialties, apply aseptic technique, and collaborate with the OR team under RN direction.

Role emphasizes leadership, teaching, and protocol development while ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient case turnover in a busy pediatric environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program required.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Three (3) years (STA) or five (5) years (STA) of surgical tech experience per ladder.

Responsibilities

• Lead at unit level to address safety/quality deficiencies.
• Teach and mentor newly hired technologists and students.
• Assist in development of policies, procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrate advanced aseptic technique and manage instrument trays.
• Coordinate room setup, turnover and resource planning with the surgical team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring/teaching

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program

NBSTSA or NCCT certification

BLS certification

Job description

UNC Medical Center – Children's OR in Chapel Hill is seeking a Per Diem Surgical Technologist to support six operating suites serving pediatric patients. You will assist in preparing cases across specialties, apply aseptic technique, and collaborate with the OR team under RN direction.

Role emphasizes leadership, teaching, and protocol development while ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient case turnover in a busy pediatric environment.