Surgical Technologist - OR Support (Entry-Level)

UNC REX Healthcare; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina seeks a certified Surgical Technologist to assist the surgeon under the direction of a physician or registered nurse, maintaining the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the operating team.

The role involves preparing the OR, assembling supplies, draping, gowning, assisting with instruments, labeling specimens, and supporting sterile processing and debriefing activities, with a weekend schedule and onsite work.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• Certification NBSTSA or NCCT is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and stages the OR and environment for procedures.
• Gathers, checks, opens supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Stands sterile field, assists with gowning/gloving and setup.
• Performs dexterous tasks during surgery under supervision.
• Labels and hands off specimens as appropriate.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments; preps OR for next case.
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement activities.
• Precepts and orients new staff and students.

Education

Graduate from a Surgical Technology program

NBSTSA or NCCT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina seeks a certified Surgical Technologist to assist the surgeon under the direction of a physician or registered nurse, maintaining the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the operating team.

The role involves preparing the OR, assembling supplies, draping, gowning, assisting with instruments, labeling specimens, and supporting sterile processing and debriefing activities, with a weekend schedule and onsite work.