Surgical Technician, Labor and Delivery

Socket.dev; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Harris Regional Medical Center in Sylva, NC is seeking a Surgical Technologist (noncertified) for full-time night shifts in Labor and Delivery. The role involves preparing surgical cases, scrubbing, and supporting patient safety under RN supervision.

Qualifications include BLS within 90 days, a high school diploma or equivalent, and certification as a Surgical Technician or completion of an approved OR Technician program. This position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Crucial ability to think critically and act decisively.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a high‑stress environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as Surgical Technician or completion of an approved OR Technician program is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up surgical procedures and scrub on cases to facilitate patient flow.
• Work under the guidance of the Registered Nurse and support patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with the circulating nurse, patient, staff, physician and hospital departments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technician certification / OR Technician program

Job description

Surgical Technologist (noncertified) – Harris Regional, Labor and Delivery

Job Type: Full Time

Schedule: Nights

Your experience matters

Harris Regional Medical Center 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 Technologist joining our team, you're 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.

More about our team

The operating room is equipped with six beds, with a dedicated C-section and Urology OR suites, and Endoscopy procedure suite. We have an average of 400 cases per month. The scope of procedures includes a diverse range of specialties: Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Cataract and Retinal Eye surgeries, Gynecologic, Laparoscopic and Endoscopic, Orthopedic including robotic assisted total joints, Pain Management, Podiatry, and Gastroenterological surgeries. The majority of cases are general and orthopedic.

Surgical operations are conducted Monday through Friday, with additional night, weekend, and holiday call rotations to ensure continuous coverage. Additionally, the implantation of a dedicated call team for weeknights and weekends allows for a minimal call requirement from core staff, as well as promoting an excellent work/life balance.

How you'll contribute

A Surgical Technologist who excels in this role:

• The Surgical Technician is responsible for setting up surgical procedures, scrubbing on cases and performing appropriate functions to facilitate the flow of surgical patients.
• Works under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. Shares responsibility for the care and safety of the patients who come under his or her care.
• Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication between him or her and the circulating nurse, the patient, other staff, physician and other hospital departments.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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 and 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

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire.
• Required Skills: Requires 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.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Certification as a Surgical Technician and/or graduation from an approved OR Technician program, required

More about Harris Regional Medical Center

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region.

Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

EEOC Statement

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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.