Surgical Technician

Description Calling All Surgical Technologists Support Safe Deliveries at UNC Health - Holly Springs Hospital! Are you a skilled Surgical Technologist looking to make a meaningful impact in maternal care? UNC Health - Holly Springs Hospital is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our Labor & Delivery team. This is a unique opportunity to support families during some of life's most important moments while working in a collaborative, community-focused hospital environment. About Our Labor & Delivery Unit Our growing Labor & Delivery unit at Holly Springs Hospital provides comprehensive, family‑centered care in a modern, thoughtfully designed setting, featuring: 7 private Labor & Delivery rooms 5‑bed OB Emergency Department (OBED) 2 dedicated Operating Rooms 2 PACU bays We care for laboring patients at 35 weeks gestation and above, and our OBED evaluates obstetric concerns from greater than 16 weeks gestation through 6 weeks postpartum. Your Role on Our Team As a Surgical Technologist in Labor & Delivery, you will play a critical role in supporting Cesarean sections and emergent obstetric procedures. You'll work closely with: OB/GYN physicians and Certified Nurse Midwives 24/7 in‑house OB providers Dedicated OB CRNAs available around the clock Labor & Delivery nurses and anesthesia teams Your expertise ensures that our operating rooms are prepared, sterile, and fully equipped to provide safe, efficient surgical care for both planned and emergency deliveries. What You Bring Strong knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation Ability to anticipate surgeon and team needs during procedures Calm, focused response in urgent and high‑acuity situations Commitment to patient safety and family‑centered care Why Join UNC Health – Holly Springs? At Holly Springs Hospital, you’ll be part of a close‑knit, supportive team committed to evidence‑based best practices and exceptional patient experiences. As part of UNC Health, you’ll also have access to growth and development opportunities within a respected health system. Join us in supporting safe births and positive outcomes—where your skills behind the scenes help create life‑changing moments for growing families. 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. Responsibilities Perform technical skill duties in all operating room specialty service areas, ensuring that proper technical practices are employed according to accepted standards of process. Provide proper maintenance, assembly, handling, and sterilization techniques of specialty instrumentation. Follow aseptic technique. Proactively identify contamination and/or breaks in aseptic technique and implement corrective actions. Perform surgical counts. Follow policies and procedures for incorrect counts and report discrepancies appropriately. Label drugs and solutions; monitor quantities used. Assist in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. Actively participate in the planning and set up of instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes in an organized manner to provide optimal accessibility during the procedure. Assist the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient’s anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. Assist in picking cases and planning of instrument needs. Recognize and modify scrubbing procedures based on pertinent information to develop modifications to standard approaches to care and communicate with the surgical team. Respond to surgical emergencies and follow hospitalwide emergency management plans. Inventory, receive, and store supplies under the direction of Surgical Services leadership. Identify and report defective instruments, supplies, and equipment. Assist with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub‑sterile areas. Assist the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. Operate complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary. Serve as a mentor for Surgical Technician Trainees and serve as a preceptor as needed. Other Information Education Requirements: None required as long as other position qualifications are met. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification. 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 3+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech. Professional Experience Requirements: 0‑3 years. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements: Successful completion of service specific portion of the UNC Health Surgical Technologist competencies; strong communication skills/customer service relations; excellent organizational/priority setting skill. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital Organization Unit: HS Labor & Delivery Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Holly Springs Exempt From Overtime: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health 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 View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr