Surgical Technologist

Novant Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Job summary

Novant Health's Matthews Medical Center is seeking a part-time Surgical Technologist to join a fast-paced, team-focused operating room. You will prepare the OR, arrange sterile equipment, and assist doctors during surgeries to support safe patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, plus CST/SA qualifications or military OR training, with a preference for prior surgical tech experience and certification within 12 months for non-credentialed applicants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training (68D – Operating Room Specialist) is preferred; incumbents without accreditation must obtain certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and nurses to facilitate safe, efficient invasive procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms and arrange sterile equipment to support surgeries.
• Ensure sterile technique and aseptic environment throughout procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Customer service

Verbal communication

Nonverbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or Military Training (68D)

Job description

What We Offer

As a Surgical Tech at Novant Health’s Matthews 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 Part-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.

Need 2+yrs surgical tech experience

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. 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 apply: new graduates must obtain certification within 12months 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

171131