A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
As a Surgical Tech at Novant Health's Presbyterian Medical Center, you'll be trusted to deliver remarkable care to our patients during procedures. From preparing scope rooms, arranging sterile equipment and assisting doctors during procedures, your skill, judgment and adaptability will help drive safe, compassionate care where it matters most. This Full-Time role is ideal for experienced Surgical Techs looking to work within a high-performing, collaborative team with exposure to a wide range of endoscopy procedures. •Endoscopy experience preferred not required• What makes this unit stand out: Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a strong culture of accountability and support Opportunities to broaden your clinical skills across a variety of procedures Backed by Novant Health's commitment to innovation, inclusion, and advancement Benefits starting day one
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. Online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted.
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.
What You'll Do:
The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
