Surgical Technologist

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Job summary

Novant Health’s Presbyterian Medical Center seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating team in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. You will prepare ORs, handle sterile equipment, and assist surgeons to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, a Surgical Technology program credential, and CST/TS-C/NRCST/SA-C certification is preferred. The role offers day-one benefits and opportunities for growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D).
• Current Surgical Tech Certification (CST, TS-C, NRCST, or SA-C) preferred; if not certified, certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures and support the surgical team.
• Prepare operating rooms and arrange sterile equipment.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure patient safety during operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical Technology program

Military Training Equivalents (68D)

Job description

What We Offer

As a Surgical Tech at Novant Health’s Presbyterian Medical Center, you’ll be trusted to deliver remarkable care to our patients during surgery. From preparing operating rooms, arranging sterile equipment and assisting doctors during surgeries, your skill, judgment and adaptability will help drive safe, compassionate care where it matters most.

This Full-Time role is ideal for experienced Surgical Techs looking to work within a high-performing, collaborative team with exposure to a wide range of surgeries.

What makes this unit stand out:

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a strong culture of accountability and support
• Opportunities to broaden your clinical skills across a variety of procedures
• Backed by Novant Health’s commitment to innovation, inclusion, and advancement
• Benefits starting day one

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.
• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current Surgical Tech Certification (CST, TS-C, NRCST, or SA-C), preferred.
• Additional skills required: For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification the following additional requirements apply: new graduates must 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.

Job Opening ID: 180474