Anatomy, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Emergency Response, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Medications, Mentoring, Military, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Sample/Specimen Processing, Sterilization, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies
LOCATION
Chapel Hill, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
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