Surgical Technician (ST) |Operating Room | FT Day Shift Mon-Fri

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist in the operating room under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, ensuring patient care and sterile technique throughout procedures. This role supports anesthesia and surgical teams with instrument handling, room setup, and post-procedure tasks.

The position requires completion of an approved Surgical Technician program, BLS/CPR certification, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved program for Surgical Technicians.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practice of surgical asepsis.
• BLS (CPR) certification through the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.
• Successful completion of orientation addressing age and population-specific skills for the practice area.
• Must be able to pass basic FIT test and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• The Surgical Technician, under the guidance of the RN, is responsible for care and treatment of patients in the operating room and for maintaining sterile technique and safety in the surgical environment.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

BLS CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Surgical Technician program

Job description

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Schedule: 6:30AM - 3:00PM | Monday - Friday with call | Full-time (36 hours per week)

The Surgical Technician, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse and/or RN Clinical Coordinator, is responsible for the care and treatment of patients in the operating room. Regarding health information has access to demographics and limited clinical data relevant to the encounter. May have access to medication storage areas (excluding controlled substances) as related to job responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved program for Surgical Technicians.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of principles and practice of surgical asepsis.
• BLS (CPR) certification through the American Red Cross and American Heart Association
• Successful completion of a hospital and unit-specific orientation which includes age and population-specific skills for the area of practice in which the ST will be working and addresses the growth and development needs for the patients for whom the ST will be providing care.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds