Surgical Tech II - Labor Delivery

Position Overview (Surgical Technologist II – Labor & Delivery) UNC REX Healthcare, Raleigh, NC Position Summary The Surgical Technologist II works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to ensure safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures maximize patient safety. Advanced expertise in sterile and aseptic technique, anatomy, surgical procedures, and technologies is required. Primary focus is Labor & Delivery, with support across the unit. Key Features 3-bay OB Emergency Department (OBED) 20 labor rooms 3 Operating Rooms (ORs) 3 PACU bays Primary Responsibilities – Surgical Support Lead surgical technologist for scheduled & emergency C-sections Provide first assist support during Cesarean deliveries Prepare & maintain surgical instruments and equipment Uphold strict sterile technique & infection prevention standards Partner with physicians and nurses for efficient OR workflow Perform rapid room turnovers (cleaning, stocking, prep) Secondary Responsibilities – L&D Support Assist with vaginal delivery setup & turnover Support patient intake & transport during busy periods Assist in OB PACU with transfers & equipment checks Help manage patient flow & emergencies in OBED Maintain a clean, safe environment (linens, waste, sanitation) What You Bring Advanced surgical technologist experience across multiple services Strong teamwork & communication skills Critical thinking & calm decision‑making under pressure Commitment to patient‑ and family‑centered care Passion for supporting Labor & Delivery as a key resource Detailed Responsibilities 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. Follows aseptic technique, proactively identifying contamination and implementing corrective actions. Performs surgical counts, follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment independently; labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used. Assists in the proper identification, preparation, handling, and labeling of surgical specimens. 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 the surgeon, demonstrating an understanding of the patient’s anatomy and abnormalities which affect the surgical procedure. Demonstrates appropriate and correct case preparation; assists in picking cases and planning of instrument needs; corrects deficiencies at the case level. 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. Serves as role model for new hires, on‑job trainees, and other identified teammates; serves as a mentor for Surgical Tech peers and participates in teaching, guiding, and evaluating the performance of peers during orientation and annual review process. Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment; assists with restocking operating/procedure rooms and sub‑sterile areas. Assists the registered nurse during the intraoperative implementation phase of nursing practice. Participates in data collection for research projects under the direction of an RN. Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary. Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED 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 5+ years of prior experience as a surgical tech 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 3+ years Knowledge, Skills, and 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. Ability to function effectively as a mentor & team player. On‑call (may be a requirement depending on the position). Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex Labor Delivery Operatng Rm Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 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: Night Job Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Accommodation Statement UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. 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