Surgical Technologist (ASC)

Novant Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health’s South Asheville Medical Plaza is seeking an ASC Surgical Technologist to support perioperative care in a busy ASC. You will work in an operating suite, cross-train to other areas, and help with turnover and daily ASC operations alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers exposure to Ophthalmology, UROGYN, Women’s, Plastics, and more, with a focus on safety, quality, and patient experience in a no-weekends/no-call environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program or 68D training.
• Current Surgical Tech Certification preferred; SC-specific certification required where applicable.
• New graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hire and complete skill validation.

Responsibilities

• Work in an operating suite as part of the ASC team.
• Cross-train to other areas, assist with turnover and daily ASC operations.
• Support perioperative care with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical Technology program or 68D Military Training

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

What We Offer

Location: NH S Asheville Medical Plaza – 1815 Hendersonville Road Asheville, NC 28803

Schedule: PRN, as needed (no holidays, no weekends, no call or nights)

Current Surgical Tech experience needed

The ASC Surgical Technologist is expected to work in an operating suite for the center. The ASC Surgical Technologist is able to function as a team member in an ASC environment through cross-training to other primary areas, assisting with turnover, and all other aspects of day-to-day ASC operations.

• A dynamic full-time opportunity with exposure to a range of cases including Ophthalmology, UROGYN, Women's, Plastics, and more
• Work/life balance with no weekends, holidays, or call
• Access to continuing education and leadership support
• Inclusive culture grounded in teamwork, trust, and shared purpose

Novant Health’s South Asheville Medical Plaza, where you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, high-quality perioperative care. In this setting, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through critical points in their surgical experience, ensuring clinical excellence and continuity of care.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D – Operating Room Specialist). For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification please see additional skills required. Online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted.
• Experience: Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Surgical Tech Certification, preferred. Current Surgical Tech Certification - based on state specific regulations (South Carolina Region Only), required.
• Additional Skills (required): For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification the following additional requirements apply: new graduates must obtain certification within 12months of hire. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills.
• Additional Skills (preferred): One to two years of experience in sterile processing or equivalent training if assigned solely to sterile processing.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.