Surgical Technologist

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Job summary

Novant Health’s Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the safe conduct of invasive procedures and to assist surgeons and nurses in the operating room. This full-time role emphasizes sterility, equipment readiness, and patient safety across a variety of surgical cases.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, completed accredited surgical tech training, and CST/TS-C/NRCST/SA-C certification; certification within 12 months is encouraged for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training (68D) preferred.
• Previous Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Current CST/TS-C/NRCST/SA-C certification preferred; state-specific SC region certification required.
• If not certified, ability to obtain certification within 12 months; demonstrate customer service, verbal and nonverbal communication, interpersonal skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, arrange sterile equipment, and assist doctors during surgeries to facilitate safe, efficient procedures.
• Ensure equipment functions properly and the operating room environment supports patient safety throughout procedures.

Skills

Surgical tech experience

Sterile technique

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical Tech program

Military Training 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.

*Surgical Tech experience required*

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. Online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted.
• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Surgical Tech Certification (CST, TS-C, NRCST, or SA-C), preferred. Current Surgical Tech Certification - based on state specific regulations (South Carolina Region Only), required.
• Additional Skills (required): For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification the following additional requirements may apply: recommended for new graduates to 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

187019