Surg Tech CVOR

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Cardiovascular Operating Room at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This full-time role offers four 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM–5:00 PM) with some on-call and weekend call requirements; prior tech experience and vascular case exposure are highly preferred.

Education includes a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program; military training equivalent (68D) considered.
• Prior Surgical Technologist experience required; vascular cases experience strongly preferred.
• May require certification; if not certified, must obtain within 12 months of hire; department-specific skill validation.
• Strong customer service, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and nurses to facilitate safe cardiovascular and thoracic procedures.
• Ensure the operating room is safe and equipment functions properly; maintain sterile technique.
• Assist during open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgeries by anticipating needs and passing instruments.

Skills

Prior Surg Tech experience

Vascular experience preferred

Patient safety awareness

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited School of Surgical Technology

Military Training Equiv. (68D)

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: 6:30A-5PM, Full time, 40 hours, four 10 hour shifts. M-F with some call and weekend call requirements (will be reviewed more upon interview).
• Department: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
• Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Requirements: Prior Surg Tech experience required for this position. Experience with vascular cases is strongly preferred for this opening.

What You'll Do

• The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
• Assist surgeons during open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgeries by anticipating procedural needs and passing instruments efficiently.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and adhere to infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving cardiovascular surgical techniques, technologies, and best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D – Operating Room Specialist). For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification please see additional skills required. Soley, online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted – intern program graduates must meet online program and skill/competency assessment requirements.
• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Surgical Tech Certification, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required): For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification the following additional requirements may apply: new graduates must obtain certification within 12months of hire. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills. Intern program graduates must meet online program and clinical skill/competency assessment requirements.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID 133929