Surgical Technologist II: OR Specialist & Mentor

UNC Health Care; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Johnston Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support intraoperative care under a surgeon and registered nurse, ensuring a safe operating room environment and proper instrument handling across service lines including Orthopedics, Robotics, Neuro, and Endoscopy.

The role requires CST/TS-C and BLS certification with at least 3 years of experience; serving as a mentor and maintaining meticulous counts and aseptic technique. Per diem, onsite in Smithfield, NC, with variable hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Military Training in Surgical Technology; or equivalent experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider; CST or TS-C certification preferred.
• 3+ years of professional Surgical Tech experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to mentor others.
• On-call may be a requirement depending on the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical skills in operating room service areas adhering to standards.
• Maintains, assembles, handles, and sterilizes specialty instrumentation.
• Follows aseptic technique and corrects breaches as needed.
• Performs surgical counts and reports discrepancies.
• Maintains sterile field and labels drugs and solutions.
• Assists in preparation and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Plans instruments and drapes for procedures.
• Assists surgeon with anatomy understanding during procedures.
• Assists in case preparation and instrument planning.
• Adapts scrubbing procedures based on case needs and emergencies.
• Manages inventory and stores supplies for Surgical Services.
• Mentors new hires and participates in orientation and reviews.
• Identifies and reports defective instruments and equipment.
• Assists RN during intraoperative nursing activities.
• Participates in data collection for research.
• Operates complex OR equipment and troubleshoots as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Organizational skills

On-call

Education

High school diploma/GED

Surgical Technology program

Nursing program

Military training in Surgical Tech

Job description

UNC Johnston Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support intraoperative care under a surgeon and registered nurse, ensuring a safe operating room environment and proper instrument handling across service lines including Orthopedics, Robotics, Neuro, and Endoscopy.

The role requires CST/TS-C and BLS certification with at least 3 years of experience; serving as a mentor and maintaining meticulous counts and aseptic technique. Per diem, onsite in Smithfield, NC, with variable hours.