Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

Novant Health; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Leadership support

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the safe conduct of invasive procedures in the OR under surgeon and RN supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training (68D), and CST/TS-C/NRCST/SA-C certification where applicable. Prior surgical tech experience is preferred, and candidates must complete required skill validations within 12 months if not certified.

Qualifications

• Education and certification requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military training (68D).
• Certification in CST/TS-C/NRCST/SA-C is preferred or required by state regulations (SC region).
• Incumbents without a program may need to obtain certification within 12 months and pass required validations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the operating room environment is safe
• Ensure that equipment functions properly
• Scrub cases
• Turnover rooms
• Ensure the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety
• Apply sterile and aseptic technique and understand anatomy and procedures
• Facilitate physician performance of invasive procedures

Skills

Sterile technique

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited School of Surgical Technology

68D - Operating Room Specialist (military)

Job description

What We Offer

As a Surgical Technologist at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center you'll work under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. Our surg techs ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Rowan Medical Center is Novant's 4th's largest hospital, serving the Rowan County area since 1936. You'll work with a large team of surgical services professionals in the hospitals 8 operating rooms. The ORs here see a variety of cases including ortho, ENT, general, and GYN.

Novant Health offers you access to continuing education and leadership support to help grow your career in the healthcare field. We work to foster an inclusive culture grounded in teamwork, trust, and shared purpose.

What You'll Do

• Ensure that the operating room environment is safe
• Ensure that equipment functions properly
• Scrub cases
• Turnover rooms
• Ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety
• Application of sterile and aseptic technique with the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools
• Facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures

What We're Looking For

• 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.

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.

Job Opening ID

186105