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

Description

*This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Surgical Technologist Commitment Incentive Program, please ask your recruiter for more information.

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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 guaranteeing36 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:

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:

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:

TheSurgical Technologist III works under the supervision of a surgeon andregistered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasivesurgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, thatequipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conductedunder conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possessexpertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique andcombine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation
tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasivetherapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Competent to perform surgical scrub duties across multiple services.
Must function as a subject matter expert (SME), PI project, or another unitproject when needed.

Responsibilities:
Provides leadership at unit level to correct safety/clinical quality deficiencies. Leads/implements changes at the unit level.
Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and protocols at the department level.
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. Facilitates efficient room turnovers.
Demonstrates knowledge and proper handling of surgical implants and prostheses related to surgical specialty focus area.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical 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.
Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
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 in picking cases and planning of instrument needs.
Assists the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice.
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 hospitalwide emergency management plans.
Inventories, receives, and stores supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership. Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub-sterile areas. Coaches team to anticipate resources.
Mentors Surgical Tech peers in collaboration with the surgical services leadership and educator. Serves as primary preceptor for new hires, on the job trainees, and to scrub role for specialty focus area. Participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process. Identifies and communicates educational needs with Surgical Service leadership and educator. Assesses department-wide learning needs and participates in planning activities to meet those needs.
Serves as Primary Surgical Technologist resource for surgical specialty focus area.
Participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process. Identifies and communicates educational needs with Surgical Service leadership and educator. Assesses department-wide learning needs and participates in planning activities to meet those needs.
Collaborates with other health care professionals in the development of surgical budgetary requirements. Recommends cost containment strategies to increase organizational fiscal outcomes.
Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* High School Diploma or GED; or graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program; or graduate of a Military Training Program in Surgical Technology
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* 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
Professional Experience Requirements:
* Requires five (5) years of related experience.
* Formal education/training may be substituted for individuals with 7+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies.
* Strong communication skills/customer service relations.
* Ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player.
* On-call (May be a requirement depending on the position).

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital

Organization Unit: HS Surgical Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:$26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Holly Springs

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.