Surgical Technician

UNC Health Blue Ridge; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UNC Health Blue Ridge in North Carolina invites applications for a Surgical Technician. You will work with surgeons and nurses, preparing and organizing operating rooms, maintaining sterile environments, and assisting during surgeries with precision.

Candidates must graduate from a surgical technician program or have at least two years of equivalent experience, with BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association. Sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize operating rooms and maintain sterile environments.
• Assist during surgeries with precision and care to support patient safety.

Education

Surgical Technician program

Job description

Full Time

1st Shift

Five 8 hour shifts

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 graduatedfrom asurgical technician program or a minimum of two years equivalent experience as a surgical technician and aBLS/CPR through the American Heart Association.

• $10,000 sign-onbonus for experience. $5,000.00 for new grads
• Generous tuition reimbursement and assistance programs

TH E LOCATION

You’ll love living here.

• Abundance ofrecreational activitiesin our backyard
• Excellent public schools
• High-quality health care
• Lowercost 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

Additional Information:

JOIN US

Work with a team that will appreciate your professional knowledge and day-to-day contributions. With more than 1,800 employees, we recognize that you are an essential part of our work team and community, and we value you. We are friends and neighbors taking care of friends and neighbors.

UNC Health Blue Ridge is a not-for-profit community healthcare system providing advanced healthcare from more than 35 locations across a three-county region of Western North Carolina. The services include a 315-bed acute care hospital located on two campuses (Morganton and Valdese), multiple physician practices, urgent and express care locations, and Grace Ridge Retirement Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UNC Health Blue Ridge is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.