Surgical Technician II

Surgical Technician II Schedule: Full‑time | Day shift Job Type: In‑person Job Location: Martinsville, VA Your experience matters About SOVAH Martinsville SOVAH Martinsville is a part of Lifepoint Health. At 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 in our facilities who are interfacing with and providing care to our patients and community members, positively impacting our mission of making communities healthier. Who We Are People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville is a full‑service, acute‑care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, an advanced wound healing center, a cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services. 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 – as well as 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 with 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 SOVAH Martinsville is seeking a full‑time Surgical Tech II to facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments. Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients. Passes instruments to the physician during surgery. Continually accounts for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery. Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory. Required Skills Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Accept responsibility and accountability to perform delegated aspects of the nursing process. Provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, with full implementation of the nursing process (Assessment/Reassessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation). Full range of motion, including handling and lifting patients and/or equipment, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Standing and walking for an extensive period of time. May require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, squatting, kneeling. Corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Work under stressful conditions and/or irregular hours. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. Minimum Education Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology. Required Certifications / Licenses AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Certification as a Surgical Tech required; must be licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Tech. Minimum Work Experience Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred. Successful completion of the orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of the specific unit. EEOC Statement SOVAH Health – Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr