Surgical Technologist I — OR Team Support & Mentorship

UNC Health; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Johnston Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to support safe invasive procedures in the operating room. You will assist the surgeon and nurse, ensure sterile technique, and help prepare and manage instruments and supplies for cases.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the surgical team, scrub as needed, and participate in emergency responses to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Strong organizational and priority-setting skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical skill duties in operating room specialty service areas with proper practices.
• Maintains, assembles, handles, and sterilizes specialty instrumentation.
• Follows aseptic technique and reports any contamination or breaks.
• Performs surgical counts and reports discrepancies.
• Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
• Assists in preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Sets up instruments, supplies and drapes for procedures to optimize access.
• Assists the surgeon, understanding anatomy and any abnormalities affecting the procedure.
• Assists in instrument needs planning and case selection.
• Adjusts scrubbing procedures as needed and responds to emergencies according to hospital plans.
• Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under leadership oversight.
• Identifies defective instruments and assists with restocking rooms.
• Assists RN during intraoperative phase and operates complex equipment as needed.
• Mentors Surgical Technician Trainees and serves as a preceptor.

Skills

Surgical experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Surgical Technology program or Nursing program

Job description

UNC Health Johnston Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist I to support safe invasive procedures in the operating room. You will assist the surgeon and nurse, ensure sterile technique, and help prepare and manage instruments and supplies for cases.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the surgical team, scrub as needed, and participate in emergency responses to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.