Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Nursing
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.
About Duke Regional Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
- Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
- Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
- Quality of Life:
Living in the Triangle! - Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
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:
- General surgery – open and laparoscopic
- Vascular
- Orthopedics
- Plastic surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology & Head/Neck (OHN)
- Gynecology
- Robotic surgery
- 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:
- Collaboration is strong
- Professional development is encouraged
- Every team member contributes to safe, exceptional patient care
- 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.
Schedule:- 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.
- 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.
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…
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