Surgical Technologist- Operating Room

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.

Full Time Days Department: Operating Room

This position is eligible for benefits.

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

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.

Online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted.

Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred. Licensure/Certification: 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 may apply: recommended for new graduates to obtain certification within 12 months 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 196362