Surgical Technician, Labor and Delivery

Lifepoint Health•Sylva, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days of hire
Critical thinking skills
Decisive judgment
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Certification as a Surgical Technician and/or graduation from an approved OR Technician program

Responsibilities

Setting up surgical procedures
Scrubbing on cases
Performing appropriate functions to facilitate the flow of surgical patients
Working under the guidance of the Registered Nurse
Sharing responsibility for the care and safety of patients
Ensuring effective communication between him or her and the circulating nurse, the patient, other staff, physician and other hospital departments

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Higher education and certification tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package and company match
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities