Surgical Tech II - Operating Room

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Surgical Technologist II, where you will play a crucial role in facilitating safe and effective surgical procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, utilizing cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced environment. You will support surgeons by ensuring a sterile environment, preparing surgical instruments, and assisting in various surgical specialties. With competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and a commitment to professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Program

UNC Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a surgical environment.
• BLS certification and CST or TS-C certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties in all operating room specialty service areas.
• Maintain and sterilize specialty instrumentation and assist surgeons.

Skills

Sterile and Aseptic Techniques

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mentorship Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical Tech or Nursing Program

Military Training

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Operating Room Equipment

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• This position qualifies for our UNC Medical Center Operating Room Incentive Program, which includes up to $5,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 commitment incentive. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/chp-or-incentive

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Chapel Hill Main Campus is a level one trauma academic facility with 26 operating rooms, offering a fast-paced environment with multiple service lines. We utilize cutting-edge technology for procedures including cochlear implants, organ transplants, bariatric surgeries, open-heart surgeries, ECMO, endovascular surgeries, flap reconstructions, stereotactic and image-guided neuro surgeries, da Vinci robotic surgeries, and HIPEC. In PreOp/PACU, we prepare adult patients for surgery and recover post-procedure across various areas such as Cystoscopy, VIR, Radiation Oncology, EP/Cath lab, and MRI, often involving general anesthesia.

Our New North Carolina Surgical Hospital features state-of-the-art ORs and patient-centered healing environments, connecting to the UNC Medical Center Campus. It includes seven stories, 26 ORs (including hybrid rooms), 59 pre/post-op rooms, 80 ICU beds, and 15 surgical observation beds.

The schedule is 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with shifts from 9am-9pm or 11am-11pm, including call and holiday requirements.

Summary

The Surgical Technologist II works under supervision to facilitate safe and effective invasive surgical procedures, ensuring a safe environment, proper equipment function, and maximum patient safety. They possess expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and tools, supporting the physician during diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. They perform scrub duties across multiple services and serve as a resource in at least one service line.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties in all operating room specialty service areas, adhering to accepted standards.
• Maintain, assemble, handle, and sterilize specialty instrumentation.
• Follow aseptic techniques, identify contamination, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform surgical counts, follow policies for discrepancies, and report appropriately.
• Establish and maintain sterile fields, label drugs and solutions, monitor usage.
• Assist in handling and labeling surgical specimens.
• Participate in planning and setting up instruments, supplies, and drapes.
• Assist surgeons understanding anatomy and abnormalities.
• Prepare cases, select instruments, and address deficiencies.
• Modify scrubbing procedures as needed, respond to emergencies, and follow hospital emergency plans.
• Inventory and restock supplies, serve as a role model and mentor peers.
• Identify defective instruments and assist in restocking.
• Assist RN during intraoperative phases and participate in research data collection.
• Operate and troubleshoot OR equipment.

Other Information

Education: High School Diploma or GED, or graduate from an accredited Surgical Tech or Nursing Program, military training, or equivalent experience.

Licensure/Certification: BLS certification, CST or TS-C certification.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience.

Skills/Abilities: Completion of UNC Tech competencies, strong communication, organizational skills, mentorship ability, on-call availability.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Unit: Operating Room

Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week

Salary: $24.73 - $35.56/hr, based on experience

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Schedule: Evening shifts, on-site, with call and holiday requirements.

Benefits: UNC Health benefits, participation in TSERS or ORP if applicable.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.