Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery

Novant Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons and nurses in the operating room, ensuring sterile technique, proper equipment function, and safe procedure conduct. The role requires knowledge of anatomy, aseptic technique, and teamwork in the perioperative environment.

Education is a High School Diploma or GED with potential advancement through an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training (68D).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Maintain sterile technique and ensure operating room equipment functions properly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

The Surgical Technologist 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.

What You'll Do

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D – Operating Room Specialist). For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification please see additional skills required.
• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current Surgical Tech Certification (CST, TS-C, NRCST, or SA-C), preferred. Current Surgical Tech Certification - based on state specific regulations (South Carolina Region Only), required.
• Additional skills required: For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification the following additional requirements apply: new graduates must obtain certification within 12months of hire. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills.

What We're Looking For

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.