What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at Clinch Valley Health?
Surgical Technician
Schedule: Full-time | day shifts
Job Type: In-person
Job Location: Richlands, VA
Your experience matters
Clinch Valley Medical Center is a part of Lifepoint Health. We are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, you’ll support those who are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members to positively impact our mission of making communities healthier ®.
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 with medical plans - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
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.
Position Summary:
The Surgical Technician will facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Essential Functions Additional Information:
- Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
- Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
- Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.
- Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.
Additional requirements include:
Education:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Graduate of a surgical technology program preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 months prior experience in another facility.
- Certifications: None required; BCLS preferred.
EEOC Statement
Clinch Valley Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Clinch Valley is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
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.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.