Surgical Technician, Certified

Lifepoint Health • Sylva, NC

17d

About The Position

Harris Regional Hospital 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’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:

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.

Come work with a Surgical team that feels like family. Enjoy all the beautiful
mountains of Western North Carolina have to offer; whether it be hiking on the
Blue Ridge Parkway, mountain biking on one of various trails, whitewater rafting
on the Nantahala, fishing in Cherokee, boating in one of our nearby mountain
lakes, you name it and WNC has it! As part of our team, you will enjoy a
comprehensive orientation to our service lines and surgeons, as well as a much
sought-after work-life balance. Come explore an exciting career with us and have
fun while you are doing it.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire;
• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduation from an accredited surgical technology program preferred. Relevant years of experience may be substituted for required education or certification.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a surgical or healthcare setting preferred, with knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, aseptic practices, and maintenance of the sterile field.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention, patient safety standards, and accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other members of the healthcare team in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in fast-paced surgical environments while managing case preparation, intraoperative support, and operating room turnover.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail, with the physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods, and safely handle equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by setting up sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while maintaining strict aseptic technique and infection prevention standards.
• Scrubs on surgical procedures, maintaining the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgeon by efficiently passing instruments and sterile supplies.
• Performs and participates in accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts according to patient safety standards and hospital policy.
• Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation, and sterile draping to support safe surgical procedures.
• Handles, labels, and prepares surgical specimens properly for laboratory analysis according to established protocols.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse, circulating nurse, anesthesia providers, physicians, and other departments to ensure safe and efficient surgical workflow.
• Supports operating room turnover by cleaning, restocking supplies, ensuring equipment readiness, and adhering to professional standards including The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements and hospital training.

Benefits

• 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.
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED