Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room

UNC Health Care; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 31,698 - 45,557; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Carolina seeks a Surgical Technologist II for their Operating Room team. This full-time role requires 3+ years of experience and certifications in Basic Life Support and Surgical Technology. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical team, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. A commitment to inclusivity and strong communication skills are essential. The position offers a competitive hourly salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a surgical tech.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification and CST certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures.
• Maintenance and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Assist the surgical team with preparations and operations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skill

Ability to function as a mentor

Education

High School Diploma or GED; experience as a surgical tech

Tools

Complex surgical equipment

Job description

Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room

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Summary

The Surgical Technologist II 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. Performs surgical scrub duties across multiple services and serves as a resource in at least one serviceline.

Responsibilities

1. Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process.
2. Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
3. Follows aseptic technique; proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions.
4. Performs surgical counts; follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately.
5. Establishes and maintains a sterile field and ensures the team maintains a sterile environment independently; labels drugs and solutions and monitors quantities used.
6. Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens.
7. Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure.
8. Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities that affect the surgical procedure.
9. Demonstrates appropriate and correct case preparation; assists in picking cases and planning instrument needs; corrects deficiencies at the case level.
10. Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team; responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospital‑wide emergency management plans.
11. Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership.
12. Serves as a role model for new hires, on‑job trainees, and other teammates; mentors Surgical Tech peers and participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating peers during orientation and annual review process.
13. Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment; assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub‑sterile areas.
14. Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice.
15. Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN.
16. Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary.

Other Information

Education Requirements: * High School Diploma or GED; Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 5+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech

Licensure/Certification Requirements: * Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery (TS‑C) through The National Center of Competency Testing

Professional Experience Requirements: * 3+ years

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: * Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies. * Strong communication skills/customer service relations * Excellent organizational/priority setting skill. * Ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player * On‑call (may be a requirement depending on the position)

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Operating Room - CL

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.
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