Surgical Technician

UNC Health Blue Ridge; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC, is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our caring healthcare team. You will prepare and organize operating rooms, ensure sterile environments, and assist during surgeries with precision and care.

Ideal candidates have completed a surgical technician program or possess 2+ years of equivalent experience and hold BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association. A competitive benefits package and sign-on bonuses accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from a surgical technician program or a minimum of two years equivalent experience as a surgical technician.
• BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize operating rooms.
• Maintain sterile environments.
• Assist during surgeries with precision and care.

Skills

Surgical sterile technique

Surgical assistance

BLS/CPR certified

Education

Surgical technician program or 2+ years experience

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION

At UNC Health Blue Ridge, we live our mission by enhancing the lives of every patient and resident we serve. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to provide an environment where they can thrive.

You’ll Love Working With Us Because

• We are a teaching hospital
• We work together to ensure our patients receive outstanding, holistic care
• Your expertise and ideas are valued
• Your health and well-being matter
• And much more

THE POSITION

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Surgical Technician, where you'll be an integral part of life-saving surgical procedures. In this critical role, you will work alongside experienced surgeons and nurses, ensuring that every operation runs smoothly with your expertise in preparing and organizing operating rooms, maintaining sterile environments, and assisting during surgeries with precision and care. Your technical skills and attention to detail will contribute significantly to the safety and success of our patients' surgical experiences. Must have graduated from a surgical technician program or a minimum of two years equivalent experience as a surgical technician and a BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association.

• Competitive benefit package
• $10,000 sign-on bonus for experience. $5,000.00 for new grads
• Generous tuition reimbursement and assistance programs

THE LOCATION

You’ll love living here.

• Abundance of recreational activities in our backyard
• Excellent public schools
• High-quality health care
• Lower cost of living
• Moderate climate
• Proximity to scenic attractions
• Higher education facilities located nearby
• Short drive to key cities such as Asheville, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem