Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room (On-Call Schedule)

UNC Health Care Systems • Holly Springs, NC

34d • $25 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Surgical Technologist Commitment Incentive Program- Option 1: $10,000 spread over a two (2) year period paid in three equal payments after the teammate's six (6) month, twelve (12) month, and twenty-four (24) month work-through dates. Option 2: $15,000 spread over a three (3) year period paid three equal payments after the teammate's twelve (12) month, twenty-four (24) month, and thirty-six-month work-through dates. Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here: UNC Health REX Surgical Tech Incentive Program - UNC Health Careers "Are you Looking for a Unique Schedule and Guaranteed Weekly Hours? Join our Team! We're excited to offer a position that blends flexibility, professional growth, and stability. This role follows a consistent two-week rotating schedule that includes on-call coverage and a limited number of scheduled day shifts-while still guaranteeing 36 hours of pay each week, regardless of case volume. This structure provides extended blocks of time off, a predictable rhythm you can plan your life around, and valuable opportunities to strengthen your clinical skills in a fast-paced environment. You'll gain experience that builds confidence, enhances your critical thinking, and prepares you for future advancement while enjoying a supportive, team-centered workplace. Additionally, you'll have the option to pick up extra shifts based on departmental needs, giving you even more flexibility in shaping your schedule and workload. If you're looking for a role that combines work-life balance, steady income, and meaningful hands-on experience, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team that truly values your contribution. Work and On-Call Schedule: Week 1: Two (2) 12-hour day shifts (scheduled by the department) Four (4) on-call shifts: Monday-Thursday, 19:00-07:00 For example: Day of weekMTWTHFSatSunweek 1 7a - 7pOffWorkWorkOffOffOffOff7p - 7aCallCallCallCallOffOffOff Week 2: One (1) 12-hour day shift (scheduled by the department) Six (6) on-call shifts: Tuesday-Sunday Tuesday-Friday: 19:00-07:00 Saturday 07:00-Monday 07:00 For example: Day of weekMTWTHFSatSunweek 2 7a - 7pOffOffWorkOffOffCallCall7p - 7aOffCallCallCallCallCallCall Additional Requirements: Must be able to report to work within 45 minutes when called in. Compensation & Benefits Paid for all hours worked, including a minimum of 2 hours of pay when called in Eligible for shift differentials and overtime per policy Guaranteed 36 hours pay per week, no call-back pay, no on-call pay for non-working on-call hours Fully benefited position Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. UNC Rex Holly Springs has a robust and efficient surgical program. We perform both inpatient and outpatient procedures on adult and pediatric populations in our 3 Operating rooms and 1 Procedure Room. The Nurses and Surgical Technologists provide intraoperative care for a variety of service lines including Orthopedics, General, GYN, Robotics, Neuro, Breast, ENT, Plastics, Urology, Ophthalmology, and Endoscopy. Summary: The Surgical Technologist II 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. Performs surgical scrub duties across multiple services. Serves as a resource in at least one service line.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or Graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology; or Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 5+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) through The National Center of Competency Testing
• 3+ years
• Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies.
• Strong communication skills/customer service relations
• Excellent organizational/priority setting skill.
• Ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player
• On-call (May be a requirement depending on the position)
• Must be able to report to work within 45 minutes when called in.

Responsibilities

• Performs all the duties and responsibilities of Level I plus the following:
• Performs technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process.
• Provides proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation.
• Follows aseptic technique. Proactively identifies contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implements corrective actions.
• Performs surgical counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment independently. Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
• Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Actively participates in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure.
• Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates appropriate and correct case preparation. Assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. Corrects deficiencies at the case level.
• Recognizes and modifies scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicates with the surgical team. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospital wide emergency management plans.
• Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership.
• Serves as role model for new hires, on the job trainees, and other identified teammates. Serves as a mentor for Surgical Tech peers and participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process.
• Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas.
• Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice.
• Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN.
• Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary

Benefits

• Paid for all hours worked, including a minimum of 2 hours of pay when called in
• Eligible for shift differentials and overtime per policy
• Guaranteed 36 hours pay per week, no call-back pay, no on-call pay for non-working on-call hours
• Fully benefited position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED