Surgical Technician, Certified

Memorial Physician Practices; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technician. You will be responsible for preparing the operating room and assisting surgeons during procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably be a graduate of a surgical technology program.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Join our commitment to making communities healthier.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; surgical technologist graduate.
• Years of relevant experience may substitute education/certification.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up operating room and organize sterile table with instruments.
• Check and operate surgical equipment.
• Prepare patients for surgery and maintain supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred

Surgical technology program graduate

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Surgical Technician

Schedule: Full-time

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Surgical Technician joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Before an operation, helps set up the operating room and organizes the sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens, and sterile solutions.
• Checks, adjusts, and operates equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains supplies of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.
• Prepares patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. Also transports, positions patients on the table, and covers them with sterile surgical drapes.
• Scrubs hands and arms, puts on sterile operating room attire to work within the sterile field established around the patient and to handle the sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments, and providing sterile items in an efficient manner.
• Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and applies dressings as directed.
• Cleans and restocks the operating room.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred; Surgical technologists graduate from a surgical technology program (Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification).
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

EEOC Statement

Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.