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Catawba Valley Medical Center



Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) comprises Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, N.C., Catawba Valley Medical Group, Catawba Medical Foundation, and CVHS Corporate Health. It is the region’s largest not-for-profit, public healthcare system and serves the community without direct funding from taxes. CVMC provides and promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of the public in addition to serving as a center for health education, wellness services, preventive medicine and acute care. CVMC has received five consecutive Magnet designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the first and only hospital in North Carolina to do so. Additionally, CVHS features the region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). CVHS has been recognized recently with eight national Women’s Choice Awards, including being named one of America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience and having a 2020 Patient Safety score that ranks among the top 5% or all U.S. hospitals.

For a full list of services, awards and accreditations, please visit please visit www.catawbavalleyhealth.org.

Jan 10, 2023
Third Party Representative - Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Business Services / Full-Time / 1st Shift / (Posted 10/26/2022) Description: Responsible for performance of aspects of insurance claims billing, payment collection and follow-up to all Health Insurance payers; including denials, adjustments and complete documentation for accounts with end result of accurate reimbursement and patient account resolution. Follow-up and billing of unpaid health insurance claims. Education and Credentials Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Associate degree in Business, Healthcare Management or Finance. Certified coder or practical coding experience. Work Experience: At least six months experience working in a clerical role in a healthcare setting. May consider strong candidate with a demonstrated successful internship or relevant course of study in place of six months experience. Given training and on the job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of position within three months of employment date....
Administration & Operations
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 22, 2022
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant : Full Time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner - Full-time / Catawba Valley Family Medicine - Graystone / Full-Time / (Posted 12/21/2022) Physician Assistant Job Description: Promotes a professional patient-centered practice image while performing history, physical examinations, diagnoses, and therapeutic treatment regimens as required. Interprets lab results under the supervision and directions of a practicing physician. Utilizes a team based approach to all tasks. Education and Credentials: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current NC license. NCCPA Certified. ACLS and PALS or BCLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required within three months of employment date. Work Experience: No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date. Additional Work Experience Requirements: Catawba Valley Pulmonology - Two...
Nursing Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Physician & Surgeon
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 22, 2022
Operating Room/Endoscopy Nurse Manager : Full-Time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Nurse Manager / OR/Endoscopy / Full-Time / 1st shift / (Posted 12/21/2022) Job Description: Directs and coordinates the activities of the nursing staff to provide nursing care appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span. Assesses and interprets data about patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provides the care needed by the patient group. Participates in the planning, development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Is responsible for the fiscal and human resource management of the unit. Responsible for adhering to CVMC policies and procedures; abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws; and practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act. Education and Credentials: • Graduate of accredited BSN nursing program. • Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. • BCLS certification. If...
Nursing Technologist
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 22, 2022
Administrative Assistant II - Per-Diem
Catawba Valley Medical Center Claremont, NC, USA
Catawba Valley Urgent Care - Claremont / PRN (as needed) / 1st Shift (Posted 12/21/2022) Description: Promotes a professional patient-centered practice image by efficiently performing a variety of business and administrative tasks designed to facilitate the smooth flow of patients and work throughout the medical office. Accurately registers patients, manages the telephone, effectively schedules appointments, reviews & prepares electronic health records to ensure necessary reports & confirms records are available for the patient visit, collects payments and co-payments and enters charges as necessary to capture the maximum payment reimbursement for services. Utilizes a team based approach to all tasks. Education and Credentials Required: High School diploma or equivalent Work Experience: One year experience in a physician’s medical office/practice or healthcare related field performing front office duties using an electronic health record system (EHR), such as but...
Assistant & Support
Employment Type:
Part Time
Dec 22, 2022
Catering Manager : Full-Time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Catering Manager / Nutrition Care / Full-Time / 1st shift (Posted 12/21/2022) Work Schedule 5 am - 1:30 pm; 11 am - 7:30 pm Job Description: Plans and coordinates the catering activities for special functions and events. Responsible for menu preparation, service, food preparation, clean up and billing. Education and Credentials: High School diploma or equivalent and Graduate of Culinary Arts Institute/Associate degree Restaurant/Medical Center Management. Work Experience: Two or more years Culinary Arts/Restaurant/Management/Institutional Food Service experience. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the position within three months of employment date. Preferred Qualifications: Certification by the American Culinary Federation. Prior experience as Executive Chef or Catering Manager.
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 21, 2022
Registered Nurse - PRN/Registry
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Registered Nurse / Pediatrics / PRN/Registry / 7am-7pm / Various Shifts as needed (posted 12/20/2022) Description: Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions that are appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient. Responsible for adhering to CVMC/ departmental policies, procedures and philosophy to deliver quality patient care, practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws. Education and Credentials Required: Graduate of accredited nursing program. Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date. NRP and PALS within three months of employment date. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Part Time
Dec 21, 2022
Sterile Processing Technician I - Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Sterile Processing Technician I / Sterile Processing / Full-Time / Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11PM, Weekend and Holiday call (Posted 12/20//2022) Description: Decontaminates instruments and hospital equipment. Cleans, assembles packages & sterilizes instrumentation and supplies for age appropriate patient care. Assist with receiving of daily departmental supplies attention to inventory control as stated by Coordinator/Director. Will perform other duties as directed by Sterile Processing Director/Coordinator. Education and Credentials Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Certified Sterile Processing Technician. Knowledge of medical terminology. Work Experience: No previous experience required in sterile processing. Will train in basic job proficiencies.
Technician Technologist
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 21, 2022
Registered Nurse - Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Registered Nurse - Critical Care / Full-time / 7:00PM - 7:00AM (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions that are appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient. Responsible for adhering to CVMC/ departmental policies, procedures and philosophy to deliver quality patient care, practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws. Education and Credentials Required: Graduate of accredited nursing program. Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date. ACLS within 3 months of employment date. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Requirements: Effective...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 21, 2022
Registered Nurse - Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Registered Nurse - Critical Care / Full-time / 7:00AM - 7:00PM (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions that are appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient. Responsible for adhering to CVMC/ departmental policies, procedures and philosophy to deliver quality patient care, practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws. Education and Credentials Required: Graduate of accredited nursing program. Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date. ACLS within 3 months of employment date. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Requirements: Effective...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 21, 2022
Registered Nurse - Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Heart and Vascular / Full-Time / 1st Shift / 7am-3:30pm (M-F) with call / (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions that are appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient. Responsible for adhering to CVMC/ departmental policies, procedures and philosophy to deliver quality patient care, practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws. Education and Credentials Required: Graduate of accredited nursing program. Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date. ACLS and PALS within three months of employment date. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 21, 2022
Registered Nurse - PRN/Registry
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Intermediate Care Unit / PRN/Registry / 7PM-7AM (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions that are appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient. Responsible for adhering to CVMC/ departmental policies, procedures and philosophy to deliver quality patient care, practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws. Education and Credentials Required: Graduate of accredited nursing program. Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date. ACLS within three months of employment date. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Requirements: Effective May 4, 2015 all...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Part Time
Dec 21, 2022
Registered Nurse - PRN/Registry
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Level III Nursery / PRN / 7PM-7AM / (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions that are appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient. Responsible for adhering to CVMC/ departmental policies, procedures and philosophy to deliver quality patient care, practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws. Education and Credentials Required: Graduate of accredited nursing program. Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date. NRP within three months of employment date. STABLE within one year of employment date. Renewal not required. Bachelor of Science in...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Part Time
Dec 21, 2022
Psychiatry Technician I - Registry/PRN
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Psychiatry / Registry / Various Shifts / (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Provides care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span. Adult and/or Geriatric Patients – Psychiatry. Education and Credentials Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Basic computer application skills. Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter. BLS certification. If the BLS is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), then AHA certification is due within three months of employment date. Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing). Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services. Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility...
Technician
Employment Type:
Part Time
Dec 21, 2022
Psychiatry Technician I - Registry/PRN
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Psychiatry / Registry / Various Shifts / (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Provides care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span. Adult and/or Geriatric Patients – Psychiatry. Education and Credentials Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Basic computer application skills. Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter. BLS certification. If the BLS is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), then AHA certification is due within three months of employment date. Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing). Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services. Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility...
Technician
Employment Type:
Part Time
Dec 21, 2022
Radiation Therapist- Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Radiation Therapist / Full-Time / 1st shift / (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Performs radiation therapy and radiographic procedures involving the application of x-rays and radioactive materials to patients for treatment purposes, under the clinical supervision of a Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist. Properly positions patients using both external markers and internal anatomy to ensure accurate treatment of prescribed radiation dose. Operates and maintains specialized equipment. Prepares and maintains patient records and reports.. Education and Credentials: Graduate of an accredited program for Radiation Therapists. Registered. ARRT in Radiation Therapy or registry eligible. BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within one month of employment date. Work Experience: One or more years of radiation therapy experience. May consider bachelor’s degree in lieu of one year work...
Medical Imaging Therapy
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 21, 2022
Registered Nurse - Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Cardiovascular Lab / Full-time / 1st Shift / (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Provides professional nursing care and makes nursing care decisions that are appropriate for the age and condition of the patient, using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals to meet the needs of the patient. Responsible for adhering to CVMC/ departmental policies, procedures and philosophy to deliver quality patient care, practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act and abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws. Education and Credentials Required: Graduate of accredited nursing program. Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State. BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Requirements: Effective May 4, 2015 all newly employed Registered Nurses and all...
Nursing
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 21, 2022
Nutrition Care Associate - Patient Care - Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Nutrition Care / Full-Time / 1st or 2nd shift (Posted 12/20/2022) Description; Performs a variety of activities relating to the safe and sanitary preparation of food and the delivery of food trays to patients. Performs cleaning and organizing assignments. Education and Credentials Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Work Experience: One year experience in a related field.
Education
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 21, 2022
Nutrition Care Associate - Patient Care - Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Nutrition Care / Full-Time / 1st or 2nd shift (Posted 12/20/2022) Description; Performs a variety of activities relating to the safe and sanitary preparation of food and the delivery of food trays to patients. Performs cleaning and organizing assignments. Education and Credentials Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Work Experience: One year experience in a related field.
Education
Employment Type:
Full Time
Dec 21, 2022
Phlebotomist - PRN/Registry
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Laboratory / Registry / Various Shifts (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Performs venous punctures to collect blood specimens for analysis. Education and Credentials Required: High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved phlebotomy program or minimum of three months experience. Work Experience Required: No previous experience required if certified.
Laboratory
Employment Type:
Part Time
Dec 21, 2022
Environmental Services Technician I - Full-time
Catawba Valley Medical Center Hickory, NC, USA
Environmental Services Technician I / Full-time / 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM / (Posted 12/20/2022) Description: Performs housekeeping duties for an assigned area of the medical center. Maintains assigned area in a clean, sanitary, orderly and attractive manner. Education and Credentials Required: Effective January 1, 2010 all new employees must possess a High School diploma or equivalent. Work Experience Required: No previous experience required. Incumbent will receive on the job training.
Technician
Employment Type:
Full Time