Surgical Technician

UNC Health Blue Ridge; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team at a leading community hospital, where your role as a Surgical Technician will be vital in life-saving surgical procedures. In this full-time position, you will collaborate with experienced surgeons and nurses, ensuring the operating room is prepared and sterile. With a focus on patient safety and success, your skills will directly impact the quality of care provided. Enjoy a generous sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. Experience the beauty of Western North Carolina while making a difference in your community.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced Surgical Techs

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for new graduates

Generous tuition reimbursement

Assistance programs for continued education

Qualifications

• Graduation from a surgical technician program or equivalent experience.
• BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Assist during surgeries with precision and care.
• Maintain sterile environments to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Surgical Techniques

BLS/CPR Certification

Attention to Detail

Operating Room Preparation

Education

Surgical Technician Program

Equivalent Experience

Job description

Blue Ridge HealthCare Hospitals - Morganton

Full Time

1st Shift

0645-1915

Blue Ridge HealthCare Hospitals - Morganton Operating Room

This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for Surgical Techs with 1 year of experience! New Graduates are eligible for a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus.

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.

Why you'll love working with us:

• We are a teaching hospital
• We collaborate to ensure outstanding, holistic patient care
• Your expertise and ideas are valued
• Your health and well-being are a priority
• And much more

THE POSITION

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Surgical Technician, playing an integral role in life-saving surgical procedures. You will work alongside experienced surgeons and nurses, ensuring smooth operations by preparing and organizing operating rooms, maintaining sterile environments, and assisting during surgeries with precision and care. Your technical skills and attention to detail will significantly contribute to the safety and success of our patients' surgical experiences.

Requirements include graduation from a surgical technician program or a minimum of two years of equivalent experience, along with BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced surgical technicians
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for new graduates
• Generous tuition reimbursement and assistance programs

THE LOCATION

Enjoy living here with access to:

• An abundance of recreational activities
• Excellent public schools
• High-quality healthcare
• Lower cost of living
• Moderate climate
• Proximity to scenic attractions
• Nearby higher education facilities
• Short drives to Asheville, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem

Additional Information

Work with a team that appreciates your professional knowledge and daily contributions. With over 1,800 employees, we recognize your essential role in our community. We are friends and neighbors taking care of friends and neighbors.

UNC Health Blue Ridge is a not-for-profit community healthcare system serving over 35 locations across Western North Carolina, including a 315-bed hospital on two campuses (Morganton and Valdese), physician practices, urgent and express care centers, and Grace Ridge Retirement Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UNC Health Blue Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.