Surgical Technology Extern- Operating Room

What We Offer

Novant Health is hiring for a Surgical technologist Extern for the CVOR at our New Hanover Regional Medical Center location in Wilmington, NC.

• Schedule: Days
• Department: CVOR
• Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

What You'll Do

• Assists with patient care while complying with Novant Health policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
• Maintains clinical and professional surgical services competencies.
• Assists in maintaining the security of medications.
• Practices effective interpersonal communication skills
• Under supervision and direction, checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Performs counts per Novant Health policy.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Helps in draping sterile field. Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other members of team with cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
• All other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Education: High School or GED, required. Current enrollment and in good standing of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Has completed all clinical training as defined by the academic Surgical Technology program.

Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.

Refer to the Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

191478