Surg Tech OBGYN Unt

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the Women's Center Operating Room at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. The role supports surgeons and RNs to ensure safe, efficient invasive procedures and a sterile operating environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and is either a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or has relevant military training. CST certification is preferred, with state-specific requirements considered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or equivalent military training preferred.
• Certification in Surgical Technology (CST/TS-C/NRCST/SA-C) preferred or state-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe, effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures under surgeon and RN supervision.
• Ensure sterile environment and proper functioning of equipment to maximize patient safety during procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterile/aseptic technique and anatomy to support physician performance.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

Job description

What We Offer

• Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours),8:00AM-4:30 PM (day shift!), Monday-Friday. Some call expectations & holiday call rotation requirements. This will be discussed further during interview.
• Department: Women's Center Operating Room (OR)
• Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC
• Unit Info: This is an OBGYN unit. The procedures are focused on women's health operations. Some of the procedures consist of DNC's, operative labs, hysterectomy's, post-partum tubals, pelvic work etc. This is a wonderful close knit team.

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 invasive 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.
• Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

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. Online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted.
• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Surgical Tech Certification (CST, TS-C, NRCST, or SA-C), preferred. Current Surgical Tech Certification - based on state specific regulations (South Carolina Region Only), required.
• 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: recommended for new graduates to obtain certification within 12 months 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

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.