Surgical Technologist I - Operating Room

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading healthcare facility as a Surgical Technologist. This role involves working closely with surgeons and nurses to ensure a safe operating environment and maximize patient safety through aseptic techniques and knowledge of surgical procedures. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, advanced surgical environment, with incentives for both new graduates and experienced professionals. Be part of an inclusive organization dedicated to improving community health and well-being.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Completion of UNC Surgical Technologist competencies required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates safe and effective invasive surgical procedures.
• Maintains and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assists surgeons and RN during surgical phases.

Skills

Surgical Technology competencies

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Description

Seeking Surgical Technologist for the Medical Campus in Chapel Hill. Although we prefer one year of experience, we welcome new graduates to apply! The schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 7a-7:30p, with call and holidays (36 hours/week). For new graduate Surgical Technologists and those with less than 1 year of experience: This program qualifies for incentives which can be seen in detail on the following link: UNC Hospitals New Grad Incentive Program

For experienced Surgical Technologists with at least 1 year or more: This position qualifies for our UNC Medical Center Operating Room Incentive Program, which includes up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 commitment incentive. Additionally, this position is eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Hospitals ST Incentive Program.

UNC Hospitals has earned the Magnet designation, recognizing nursing excellence and offering professional growth opportunities. The UNC Chapel Hill Main Campus is a level one trauma academic facility with 26 operating rooms, featuring a fast-paced environment and advanced technology for various surgical procedures, including cochlear implants, organ transplants, and robotic surgeries. We have dedicated Pediatric Operating Rooms performing approximately 5,000 cases annually, with service lines including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastics, ENT, OMF, burn, and urology. UNC is one of NC’s two verified Burn Centers and the only Level 1 Trauma center in the Triangle. Join a passionate, collegial team providing complex care in a cutting-edge environment.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees committed to improving community health and well-being.

Summary

The Surgical Technologist I works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate safe and effective invasive surgical procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe operating room environment, proper equipment functioning, and maximizing patient safety through sterile and aseptic techniques, knowledge of human anatomy, and surgical procedures. The role involves performing duties of a surgical scrub at the entity they serve.

Responsibilities

1. Performs technical duties in all operating room specialty service areas, adhering to accepted standards.
2. Maintains, assembles, handles, and sterilizes specialty instrumentation.
3. Follows aseptic technique; identifies contamination or breaches and implements corrective actions.
4. Performs surgical counts, reports discrepancies per policies.
5. Labels drugs and solutions; monitors usage quantities.
6. Prepares and handles surgical specimens appropriately.
7. Participates in instrument and supply setup for procedures.
8. Assists surgeons, understanding patient anatomy and abnormalities.
9. Plans case and instrument needs.
10. Modifies scrubbing procedures based on case specifics and responds to emergencies.
11. Manages inventory and supplies under leadership guidance.
12. Identifies and reports defective instruments and equipment.
13. Assists RN during intraoperative phases.
14. Operates and troubleshoots complex OR equipment.
15. Serves as a mentor and preceptor for trainees as needed.

Other Information

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/Certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers; graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program, military training, or equivalent experience.

Experience: 0-3 years

Skills: Completion of UNC Surgical Technologist competencies, strong communication, organizational skills.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Unit: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Hours: 36/week

Salary: $22.45 - $32.27/hour

Work Schedule: Day, Onsite

Location: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Overtime: Not exempt

This is a State position with UNC Health Care System. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available; contact [e-mail].