Surgical Tech, Certified

UNC Health; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in Mills River, NC is seeking an entry-level Surgical Technologist, Certified to support the operating room on a per diem basis. You will prepare and stage the OR, handle instruments, and maintain a sterile field during procedures.

Under the direction of a physician or nurse, you will anticipate the surgeon’s needs, assist with draping, and participate in debriefing to support safe, high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Surgical Technology program.
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stages surgical environment / operating room (OR) for the performance of surgical procedures.
• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Stages sterile surgical field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedure.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.
• Performs manually dexterous tasks and assistance during surgical procedures under the direction of the attending surgeon.
• Prepares, labels and hands off specimens as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Precepts entry-level staff, students and orients new colleagues as assigned.

Education

Surgical Technology program

NBSTSA or NCCT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Description

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Summary

Under the direction of a physician and/or a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist, Certified handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and uses understanding of the procedure being performed to anticipate and assist with the needs of the surgeon. This role requires the knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stages surgical environment / operating room (OR) for the performance of surgical procedures.
• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Stages sterile surgical field with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedure.
• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.
• Performs manually dexterous tasks and assistance during surgical procedures under the direction of the attending surgeon.
• Prepares, labels and hands off specimens as appropriate.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.
• Precepts entry-level staff, students and orients new colleagues as assigned.

Qualifications

This position is open to entry-level candidates.

• Graduate from a Surgical Technology program
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting certification (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee ASC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Pardee Ambulatory Surgery Center
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: MILLS RIVER SURG CTR
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.