Surgical Technologist

Netpace Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Netpace Inc in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to join our clinical - allied team. The role involves assisting in the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting the surgical team during procedures.

The position is full-time with 40 hours per week and 8-hour shifts, March 30, 2026 through June 27, 2026. Ideal candidates have 0-3 years experience, BLS, and graduation from an accredited program.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Nursing program graduates or 3+ years surgical tech experience also considered.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Ensure aseptic technique and address contamination issues.
• Perform surgical counts and report discrepancies.
• Assist with specimen handling and medication labeling.
• Set up instruments, supplies, and drapes for procedures.
• Assist surgeons during procedures with knowledge of anatomy and case needs.
• Operate and troubleshoot OR equipment.
• Restock rooms and report defective instruments or supplies.
• Support RNs during intraoperative care.
• Respond to surgical emergencies.
• Mentor Surgical Technician Trainees as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Mentoring

Education

Graduate from accredited Surgical Technology Program

Nursing Program graduate or 3+ years surgical tech experience

Job description

Job Title: Surgical Technologist I

Job Category: Clinical - Allied

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours/week | 8-hour shifts | 5 days/week

Contract Dates: March 30, 2026 - June 27, 2026

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist I performs technical duties in the operating room, ensuring proper sterile technique, equipment handling, and support for surgical procedures. This role works closely with the surgical team to maintain a safe and efficient environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies
• Ensure aseptic technique and address contamination issues
• Perform surgical counts and report discrepancies
• Assist with specimen handling and medication labeling
• Set up instruments, supplies, and drapes for procedures
• Assist surgeons during procedures with knowledge of anatomy and case needs
• Operate and troubleshoot OR equipment
• Restock rooms and report defective instruments or supplies
• Support RNs during intraoperative care
• Respond to surgical emergencies
• Mentor Surgical Technician Trainees as needed

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience
• Level I Trauma experience required (minimum 1 year)
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program, Military Surgical Technology Program, or 3+ years of surgicaltech experience
• Successful completion of Surgical Technologist competencies
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
• Strong communication and organizational skills