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Job Info
Transporter - Full time
Harris Regional Hospital - OR
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 Perioperative Assistant transports patients to and from the Operating Room (OR), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Outpatient Services. Assists in room turnover by cleaning between cases and with movement of equipment and restocking of supplies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
2. Current BLS certification.
3. CNA experience is preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds.
2. Corrected vision and hearing to normal range is required.
3. Ability to reach overhead.
4. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
5. Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media.
6. Ability to move an operate equipment and carry supplies.
7. Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
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.”
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Posting Date: 2025-10-20T17:53:06 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 68 Hospital Rd Sylva NC 28779