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Employment Opportunities
For the Week of Aug 24 - 30



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Why Work For Catawba Valley Medical Center?

Since its creation in 1967 (at that time as Catawba Memorial Hospital), our medical center and our staff have been known for our dedication and compassionate health care to the residents of the Catawba Valley.  The important word in this statement is “care” and we hope that you, as a prospective employee for Catawba Valley Medical Center, do care about the people you may serve as well as fellow employees with whom you may serve.

Education, credentials, experience and personal recommendations are important parts of being qualified to become an employee of CVMC.  We search and select the best and the brightest employees we can find.  But the desire and capacity to “care” is needed, too.

Employees are evaluated annually on their work performance.  And in addition to being reviewed on how they perform their jobs, employees are evaluated on other parts of their work that we feel is just as important.  Managers and supervisor look for their employees’ compassion for other, their pride in the appearance of and their support of CVMC in community activities, their willing and cooperative attitudes, and their dedication to outstanding customer service.

We welcome your application and sincerely look forward to your possible employment at Catawba Valley Medical Center.  Thank you for choosing to apply to CVMC!

Application Process

When you apply for a job at Catawba Valley Medical Center, your application is reviewed in Human Resources.  The length of this process takes approximately one week. Qualified applications and resumes will be referred to a department director for consideration in filling an open position.  The length of this process is undetermined.  The director will decide when to implement the interview process. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted by the department director.

We ask for your patience as this process is underway.  Please know that your application/resume may be reviewed in one or more departments outside of Human Resources during this 30 day process for job placement.

After one month from the date of applying for a position, you are welcome to contact us to check on the status of your job application/resume.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Catawba Valley Medical Center and good luck in your job search.

How to Apply

  1. CVMC accepts on-line applications for positions that are listed on the Employment Opportunities listing.  Please select the position from the drop down menu.  If you indicate full time, first shift and there are no positions for that status and/or shift, your application will not be forwarded for review. Make sure your selection matches the position you select from the drop down menu or select “Any” if you are open to various status/shift options.

  2. Electronic Employment Applications are available on the CVMC website. You may submit an application on-line by clicking on "Online Employment Application" under the Employment Opportunities Section of the menu or by clicking here.  Your application will remain active for a period of 90 days.  You may update your application to apply for additional positions by calling the Applicant Update Line at 828-326-2051 within the active period.
  3. If you do not have access to a computer at home, all libraries in the area offer this resource.
  4. Electronic Employment Applications can also be completed in the Human Resources Department.
  5. You can visit the Employment Security Commission and they will be glad to assist you with the online application process
  6. Applicants who are not familiar with using a computer to complete an Electronic Employment Application are welcome to ask the Human Resources Staff for assistance or feel free to bring a friend to help.

    Resumes may be faxed to CVMC Human Resources Department at 828-326-2450 or mailed to Catawba Valley Medical Center, Human Resources Department, 810 Fairgrove Church Road, S.E., Hickory, N.C. 28602.  Each Resume should indicate the position title, department and shift for which you are applying.

Pay Determination

Each position at CVMC is on a grading scale. The scale includes minimum, midpoint and maximum pay for each grade. The pay minimums are listed on our Employment Opportunities List. Experience plays a large part of the overall pay process. Starting pay is based on minimum pay plus experience pay.  CVMC also reviews similar positions in the department for equitable pay within the unit/department and this review could affect the new employee’s pay rate.

Shift Differential

Certain positions will receive a shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift workers. These differentials range from $.40  to $3.00 per hour.  When you are interviewed, the director or manager will review the shift differential with you.