Surgical Technologist (ASC) - South Asheville Medical Plaza

What We Offer Be an essential part of the surgical team—where precision, teamwork, and patient care come together in Asheville . We’re looking for a detail-oriented Surgical Technologist to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team. In this role, you’ll support surgeons and nurses in a fast-paced operating suite while also expanding your skills through cross-training across the center. Your expertise will help ensure safe, efficient procedures and an exceptional experience for every patient. What You’ll Do: Prepare and maintain the operating suite, ensuring all instruments, supplies, and equipment are sterile and ready Assist surgeons during procedures by anticipating needs and maintaining a sterile field Collaborate closely with RNs, providers, and support staff to deliver seamless patient care Support efficient room turnover to keep the daily schedule on track Cross-train in other areas of the ASC, contributing to overall operations and team success What We're Looking For Education : High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D – Operating Room Specialist). For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification please see additional skills required. Online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted. Experience : Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred. Licensure/Certification: Current Surgical Tech certification, preferred. Additional Skills (required): For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification the following additional requirements apply: new graduates must obtain certification within 12months of hire. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills. Additional Skills (preferred): One to two years of experience in sterile processing or equivalent training if assigned solely to sterile processing. Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening ID 159219 Education : High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology program or Military Training Equivalent (68D - Operating Room Specialist). For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification please see additional skills required. Online Surgical Tech program credits will not be accepted. Experience : Previous Surgical Technologist experience, preferred. Licensure/Certification: Current Surgical Tech certification, preferred. Additional Skills (required): For incumbents who are not graduates of an accredited School of Surgical Technology or have certification the following additional requirements apply: new graduates must obtain certification within 12months of hire. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skill validation and competency testing. Demonstrate effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and nonverbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, and time management skills. Additional Skills (preferred): One to two years of experience in sterile processing or equivalent training if assigned solely to sterile processing.