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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open surgical technologist jobs in North Carolina post a median of $31.63 an hour, the middle half $31.63, across 29 jobs that state their pay. Surgical technologists employed in North Carolina earn a median of $29.29 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

What We Offer

  • Schedule : 6:45A-7:15P, Full time (36 hours), 3 12's , some call/ weekend call requirements.
  • Department: Operating Room
  • Location : Forsyth Medical Center
  • Unit Info: 17 OR rooms, 1:1 ratio, range of procedures.
  • Requirements: Please see additional qualifications section below for education requirements.

What You'll Do

  • 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.

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 (CST, TS-C, NRCST, or SA-C), preferred.
  • Current Surgical Tech Certification - based on state specific regulations (South Carolina Region Only), required.
  • 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 12 months 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.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

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From Novant Health's job posting for Winston-Salem, NC, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Novant Health

Novant Health is a nonprofit health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with 21 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) inpatient medical centers, more than 730 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) physician clinics and more than 43,000 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) team members in North Carolina and South Carolina, where it bought three hospitals from Tenet in 2024. Source: Novant Health, Our Company

Based in Winston-Salem, NCHires in North Carolina, South CarolinaPay on its listings: 0.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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