Surgical Technologist II — OR Specialist & Mentor

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Lenoir, NC, seeks a Surgical Technologist II to support sterile technique and intraoperative care under surgeon and RN supervision. The role covers multiple services, maintaining sterile fields, instrument handling, and adherence to safety protocols in a busy OR environment.

Responsibilities include assisting in case preparation, proper labeling of specimens, counts, and equipment setup. Requires BLS, completion of a surgical tech program, and 0–3 years of experience; combines

Qualifications

• BLS certification required
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program
• 3+ years experience could substitute formal education or training

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field and assists in instrument setup.
• Performs surgical counts and reports discrepancies.
• Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities.
• Assists surgeon and nursing staff during operative procedures.
• Inventories, stores supplies, and restocks operating rooms.
• Mentors new hires and participates in training.
• Operates complex operating room equipment and troubleshoots as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization skills

Education

Graduated from Surgical Technology or Nursing Program

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Sterile technique equipment

Sterile field setup

Job description

UNC Health in Lenoir, NC, seeks a Surgical Technologist II to support sterile technique and intraoperative care under surgeon and RN supervision. The role covers multiple services, maintaining sterile fields, instrument handling, and adherence to safety protocols in a busy OR environment.

Responsibilities include assisting in case preparation, proper labeling of specimens, counts, and equipment setup. Requires BLS, completion of a surgical tech program, and 0–3 years of experience; combines