Surgical Technologist Student Extern

Sentara Health; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC is hiring a Surgical Technologist Student Extern to support surgical services as a first scrub tech or second assistant, under the direct supervision of a preceptor or surgeon. Candidates must be enrolled in the 3rd or 4th semester of a 4‑semester program awarding an associate degree.

This PRN, daytime role requires final 3rd/4th semester status; no experience is required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in the 3rd or 4th semester of a 4 semester program awarding an associate degree.
• Final 3rd or 4th semester Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree required.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support surgical services staff in the role of first scrub tech or second assistant.
• Work under direct supervision of preceptor or surgeon.

Education

Final 3rd or 4th semester Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist Student Extern at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC

Shift: PRN, Days

Overview

This position is responsible for supporting surgical services staff and department manger in the role of first scrub tech or second assistant role. The Surgical Technologist works under direct supervision of preceptor or surgeon. Must be enrolled in the 3rd or 4th semester of a 4 semester program in an accredited school of surgical technology awarding an associate degree.

Education

• Final 3rd or 4th semester of Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure

• NA

Experience

• No experience required

KEYWORDS: Talroo – Allied Health. Surg Tech student. Surg Tech extern. Surg Tech. Surgical Technologist Student. Surgical Tech

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.62 - $18.62 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, serves northeastern North Carolina with a caring team of approximately 750 employees and 450 medical providers. We think of each other as family, with those bonds extending into our close-knit community and serving as the foundation for our patient care. As the only hospital providing care to the northeastern North Carolina community for more than 60 years, we celebrated moving into a newly constructed hospital campus in 2025. Our 90-bed facility features more than 25 specialties including emergency, maternity, orthopedics, medical, and surgical care in addition to our outpatient laboratory, imaging, and comprehensive breast services.