Senior Surgical Technologist — OR Team Leader

UNC Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Rex Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join our OR teams in Raleigh. You will work under surgeon and RN supervision to ensure safe, sterile, and efficient invasive procedures, supporting instrument setup, sterile technique, and intraoperative care across service lines.

The role emphasizes teaching, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols. The position offers full-time hours, day schedule, and opportunities within UNC Rex OR East, with competitive hourly pay and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; military training accepted.
• Licensure/Certification in CST, BLS, and TS-C as listed.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of Level I plus advanced responsibilities in all OR areas.
• Maintains sterile field and proper handling of instruments and supplies.
• Performs surgical counts and reports discrepancies.
• Assists in instrument setup, case preparation, and planning instrument needs.
• Acts as mentor for new hires and participates in orientation and evaluations.
• Operates complex OR equipment and supports intraoperative care across service lines.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring/teaching

Team player

On-call readiness

Intraoperative care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program

Military Surgical Tech training accepted

Tools

Surgical instrumentation handling

Job description

UNC Rex Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join our OR teams in Raleigh. You will work under surgeon and RN supervision to ensure safe, sterile, and efficient invasive procedures, supporting instrument setup, sterile technique, and intraoperative care across service lines.

The role emphasizes teaching, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols. The position offers full-time hours, day schedule, and opportunities within UNC Rex OR East, with competitive hourly pay and a