Surgical Technologist- Weekend Only

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. The role operates on a weekend day schedule and supports sterile technique, instrument handling, and team coordination during procedures.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program or equivalent; certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED required; graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or 68D Military Training required.
• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Surgical Tech Certification preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements: new graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hire; ability to complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing; demonstrate customer service, verbal/nonverbal communication, interpersonal relationships, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care while complying with policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
• Maintains clinical and professional surgical services competencies.
• Assists in maintaining the security of medications.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Performs counts per policy.
• Passes instruments to surgeon during procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists in cleaning of room and prepping room for next patient.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School or GED

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D – Operating Room Specialist)

New graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hire (if not certified)

Job description

What We Offer

Novant Health is hiring for a Surgical technologist for the Operating Room at our New Hanover Regional Medical Center location in Wilmington, NC.

• Schedule: Weekend Only- Days


• Department:Operating Room


• Benefits: This position iseligible for benefits.

What You'll Do

• Assists with patient care while complying with Novant Health policies and procedures and regulatory standards.


• Maintains clinical and professional surgical services competencies.


• Assists in maintaining the security of medications.


• Practices effective interpersonal communication skills


• Under supervision and direction, checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves.


• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.


• Performs counts per Novant Health policy.


• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.


• Helps in draping sterile field. Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure.


• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.


• Prepares sterile dressings.


• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.


• Assists other members of team with cleaning of room.


• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.


• All other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School 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. Online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted.


• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.


• Licensure/Certification: Current Surgical Tech Certification, preferred.


• Additional Skills/Requirements (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

191179