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LifePoint Health Surgical Tech - CST in Sylva, North Carolina
$10,000 sign on bonus. (A 1-year commitment period is required. The Bonus payout occurs over the 1-year period.)
Who We Are: 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.
Where We Are: 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.
Why Choose Us: · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees · Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees · Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance · Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants · Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare · And much more…
POSITION SUMMARY: 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 the ensuring effective communication between him or her and the circulating nurse, the patient, other staff, physician and other hospital departments.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma or equivalent. 2. Current BLS certification. 3. Certification as a Surgical Technician and/or graduation from an approved OR Technician program preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds. 2. Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares. 3. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations. 4. Ability to communicate clearly healthcare team. Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information and follow-up. 5. Requires manual dexterity and fine motor skills. 6. Ability to move and operate equipment and carry supplies. 7. Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time. 8. Ability to remain focused and organized.
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.”
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Title: Surgical Tech - CST
Location: NC-Sylva
Requisition ID: 7463-12214
