Surgical Technologist

What We Offer:

Are you a highly-skilled team player ready to make an impact in a state-of-the-art surgical setting? We are seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our outstanding Ortho Clinic team where safety, precision and patient-first care are our core values

Position: Surgical Tech

Location: Greensboro, NC

Department: Ortho Clinic

Employment Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Why Novant Health?

At Novant Health, our mission is delivering remarkable healthcare — in every dimension, every time. We believe in:

• Creating an environment where teamwork thrives and every team-member is valued.
• Prioritizing patient safety and operational excellence.
• Supporting ongoing professional growth and training for our staff.

Role Overview

As a Surgical Technologist, you will collaborate closely with surgeons, registered nurses and the broader OR team to:

• Ensure the operating room environment is safe, sterile and efficient.
• Set up, maintain and troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation so procedures run smoothly.
• Apply your expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques to optimize surgical outcomes.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and actively contribute to a positive patient experience.

Qualifications and Key Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or military equivalent (e.g., MOS 68D – Operating Room Specialist).
• Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred; if not certified at hire, newly qualified grads may be required to achieve certification within 12 months.
• Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred — the ability to swiftly validate skills, learn department-specific competencies, and navigate a fast‐paced operating room environment is important.
• Strong customer-service mindset, excellent interpersonal communication, time-management and team-oriented attitude.

What Success Looks Like

• You walk into the OR confident and prepared — instrumentation ready, environment optimized, surgeon supported.
• You anticipate needs, respond proactively and maintain focus on safe patient outcomes.
• You seamlessly collaborate with colleagues, assist in procedure flow, and uphold the highest standards of asepsis and safety.
• You engage in ongoing learning, certification updates and take pride in delivering remarkable service.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D – Operating Room Specialist). For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification please see additional skills required.
• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current Surgical Tech Certification, preferred.
• Additional skills required: For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification the following additional requirements apply: new graduates must obtain certification within 12months of hire. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills