Surgical Technologist

**Job Title: Surgical Technologist I

Job Category: Clinical - Allied

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours/week | 8-hour shifts | 5 days/week

Contract Dates: March 30, 2026 - June 27, 2026** Job Summary The Surgical Technologist I performs technical duties in the operating room, ensuring proper sterile technique, equipment handling, and support for surgical procedures. This role works closely with the surgical team to maintain a safe and efficient environment. Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies
• Ensure aseptic technique and address contamination issues
• Perform surgical counts and report discrepancies
• Assist with specimen handling and medication labeling
• Set up instruments, supplies, and drapes for procedures
• Assist surgeons during procedures with knowledge of anatomy and case needs
• Operate and troubleshoot OR equipment
• Restock rooms and report defective instruments or supplies
• Support RNs during intraoperative care
• Respond to surgical emergencies
• Mentor Surgical Technician Trainees as needed

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience
• Level I Trauma experience required (minimum 1 year)
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing Program, Military Surgical Technology Program, or 3+ years of surgicaltech experience
• Successful completion of Surgical Technologist competencies
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
• Strong communication and organizational skills