Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery - PRN
Company: Duke Health
Location: Mooresville
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate
care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the
greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and
discover how we can advance health together.
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman
Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four
Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range
of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology,
orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
Job Summary
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. 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. 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.
Work Performed
-Level I New graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent
experience. Perform all responsibilities in a manner that
demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers
and other departments. Assume responsibility for upholding the
policies and procedures of the department and organization.
Demonstrates eagerness to learn, takes direction, adapts to changes
within unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward Level II.
Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team maintains
sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a good understanding
of sterile technique. Has a basic knowledge of instrumentations.
Prepare Operating Room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment
and supplies. Demonstrates correct and safe instrumentation passing
and performs sponge, needle and instrument counts in a safe and
accurate manner. Maintain technical skills to serve a patient
population comprised of infancy to geriatric clients. Take calls
and rotate shifts as required under the direction of a registered
nurse. 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. Must advance to
level II within 18 months. Perform other duties and
responsibilities as required.
-Level II Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I,
plus the following: Assist with the teaching of newly hired
technologists and student technologists. Serve as a role model to
new employees and other staff members. Establish and maintain
sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment
independently. Anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Apply
basic knowledge of instrumentations to several cases. Demonstrate
appropriate and correct case preparation. Competent at unit level.
Corrects deficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively
with patients, staff members and physicians. Adherence to standards
including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and
procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals. Assume
responsibility for self and ensure that the policies, procedures
and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are
reinforced. Perform other duties and responsibilities as
required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to adapt to changes within unit. Ability to work
effectively and efficiently under pressure in a stressful
environment, and often without relief. 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. Ability to set priorities and respond
appropriately to actual and/or potential life-threatening
situations.
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or maintains
an accredited Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT or NBSTSA).
Or provides evidence of the successful completion of an appropriate
training program for Surgical Technology in the United States
Military.
Experience
Level I- Entry level position for new graduates of Surgical
Technology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18 months
experience. Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time
equivalent Surgical Technology or relevant military experience.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Level I- BLS required. Level II- BLS required.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing
employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age,
color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity,
genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex
(including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual
orientation or military status.
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that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
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are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke
University and Duke University Health System may include essential
job functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department.
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