Surgical Technologist II

UNC Health Care; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Carolina is looking for a Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures across various patient demographics. The ideal candidate will be certified and have completed a recognized Surgical Technology program. Responsibilities include preparation and care of surgical patients, ensuring a sterile environment, and supporting the surgical team effectively. This position is per diem and offers variable hours with a focus on patient safety and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Surgical Technology program or military equivalent.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and care for surgical patients of all ages.
• Assist in maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room.
• Anticipate the surgical team's needs during procedures.

Skills

Sterile aseptic technique

Communication with patients

Instruments knowledge

Education

Graduation from a Surgical Technology program

Military equivalent program for Surgical Technology

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state‑of‑the‑art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

Surgical Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse. The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting.

Responsibilities

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST I‑B (Competent) perform all the duties and responsibilities of Surgical Technologist 1‑A, plus achieve target of room readiness on a consistent basis. Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment independently. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Apply intermediate knowledge of instrumentation to several cases. Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation. Competent at unit level. Correct deficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians. Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals. Assume responsibility for self and ensure that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Graduation from a Surgical Technology program.
• Military equivalent program for Surgical Technology; qualify Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard completed in the United States.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification.
• BLS required.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Senior Surgical Technologist‑A: Three (3) years of clinical practice.
• Senior Surgical Technologist‑B: Five (5) years of surgical technology practice.
• Candidates for Surgical Technologist 2‑A and Surgical Technologist 2‑B must meet requirements established by the Surgical Technologist Clinical Ladder Review Board.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH 2E Labor And Delivery

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.