Surgical Technologists are eligible for a $10,000 Commitment Bonus!
Relocation Bonuses also available!
The Duke Regional Hospital Operating Room is a dynamic and growing perioperative environment staffed by a dedicated team of 50 highly skilled Nurses, supported by expert Surgical Technologists and Surgical Attendants. Together, this cohesive team delivers exceptional surgical care across 13 Operating Rooms, 2 Procedure Rooms, and 1 Cystoscopy Room, offering broad exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties.
About Our Surgical Services
Our interdisciplinary OR team provides comprehensive surgical care, including:
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General surgery – open and laparoscopic
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Vascular
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Orthopedics
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Plastic surgery
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Neurosurgery
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Ophthalmology & Head/Neck (OHN)
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Gynecology
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Robotic surgery
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Urology
This specialty mix creates an excellent opportunity for team members to expand skills, cross‑train, and grow within a supportive environment.
Join Our Team
Become part of a unit where:
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Collaboration is strong
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Professional development is encouraged
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Every team member contributes to safe, exceptional patient care
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Your work directly supports lives saved every day
Join the OR team that makes Duke Regional Hospital a great place to grow your surgical career and make a meaningful impact—every single day.
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During orientation: 5 x 8 hour shift - Monday - Friday (6:30am - 3:00pm)
After orientation: 3 x 12 hour shift - Monday - Friday (6:30am - 7:00pm) with rotating day off, on-call 2-3 times per month, weekend, and holiday coverage. Shift changes may occur to meet the needs of the unit and in coordination with the Nurse Manager.
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Surgical Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse.
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The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
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The ST who has a dual function in the operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting.
Level I - New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent experience.
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Perform all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and other departments.
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Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and procedures of the department and organization.
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Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts to changes within unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward Level II.
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Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains sterile environment.
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Demonstrate and practice a good understanding of sterile technique.
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Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations.
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Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
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Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner.
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Maintain technical skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients.
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Take calls and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered nurse.
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For Surgical Technologists with a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additional responsibilities may include: prepare patients for examinations and procedures in the surgical clinic setting; assist the physician during patient examination and procedures in the clinic; collect and label laboratory specimens for processing; reinforce postoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN; assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls under supervision of physician or RN; remove sutures/ staples, change sterile and non-sterile dressings, following DUHS policies and procedures, under direction of RN or physician; perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician; schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of cases which require additional surgical support; update and file patient medical records.
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Must advance to level II within 18 months.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Level II - Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the following:
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Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists and student technologists.
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Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
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Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment independently.
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Anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
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Apply basic knowledge of instrumentations to several cases.
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Demonstrate appropriate and correct case preparation.
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Competent at unit level.
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Corrects deficiencies at the case level.
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Communicate effectively with patients, staff members and physicians.
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Adherence to standards including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals.
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Assume responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are reinforced.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Education
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Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or maintains an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA).
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Or, provides evidence of the successful completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technology in the United States Military.
Experience
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Level I- Entry level position for new graduates of Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18 months experience.
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Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time equivalent Surgical Technology or relevant military experience.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
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Level I- BLS required.
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Level II- BLS required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Ability to adapt to changes within unit.
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Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful environment, and often without relief.
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Ability to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure and the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
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Ability to set priorities and respond appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening situations.
