Surgical Technologist - Now Hiring

What We Offer:

 

Are you a highly-skilled team player ready to make an impact in a state-of-the-art 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 & 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. Online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted.
• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: 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 may apply: recommended for new graduates to 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.