Surgical Technologist- Labor & Delivery

Sign-on bonus available up to $15,000 and Relocation up to $2,500!

• Schedule: 7P-7A, night shift. Full-time (36 hours). Requires every third weekend. This unit does self scheduling!
• Requirements: Previous Surg Tech experience is required for this position. Please see additional qualifications section below for all requirements.
• Department: Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum unit (LDRP).
• Location: Kernersville Medical Center, Kernersville NC
• Unit Info: This unit opened in March of 2024, it's a low risk, 12 bed LDRP unit. Patients labor, deliver & recover in the same room. This team consists of RN's, Surg Techs, Lactation Consultants, and a dedicated OB Anesthesiologist as well as a 24/7 neonatal NP and respiratory.

The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

Why become a Surg Tech at Novant Health?

• Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your career.
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022
• One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review
• Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities
• One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine
• Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
• Quality and safety recognition from CMS

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

• 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