Surgical Technologist II – OR Day Shift & Mentor Role

UNC Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Surgical Technologist II to support intraoperative care across multiple service lines. You will work under a surgeon and RN supervision to ensure safe procedures, sterile technique, and proper instrument handling.

The role requires CST or TS-C certification, BLS, and 3+ years of experience. Expect full-time onsite work with day schedule and a competitive hourly salary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Military Training in Surgical Technology; or formal education/training may substitute for 5+ years prior experience as a surgical tech.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; CST or TS-C certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical skill duties in operating room areas with proper practices.
• Maintain, assemble, handle, and sterilize specialty instrumentation.
• Follow aseptic technique and address contamination or breaks.
• Perform surgical counts and report discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain sterile field and monitor drug labeling and quantities.
• Assist in preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Plan instrument setup and provide accessible access during procedures.
• Assist surgeon by understanding anatomy and abnormalities affecting procedures.
• Support case preparation and instrument planning; correct deficiencies.
• Adapt scrubbing procedures and respond to emergencies per hospital plans.
• Inventory, receive, and store supplies under Surgical Services leadership.
• Mentor new hires and participate in teaching and evaluation.
• Identify and report defective instruments and assist with restocking.
• Assist RN during intraoperative nursing activities.
• Participate in data collection for research projects.
• Operate complex OR equipment and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Mentor & team player

On-call

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technology or Nursing Program

Military Surgical Tech training

Job description

UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Surgical Technologist II to support intraoperative care across multiple service lines. You will work under a surgeon and RN supervision to ensure safe procedures, sterile technique, and proper instrument handling.

The role requires CST or TS-C certification, BLS, and 3+ years of experience. Expect full-time onsite work with day schedule and a competitive hourly salary.