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Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program,sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.
Join Avera as a Surgical Technician (certified) andjoin a mission-driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.
$3,000 sign-on bonus!
Position Highlights:
- May be eligible for $3,000 sign-on bonus paid out over 24 months!
- Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
- Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible forAvera’sStudent Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) fromAverawill help pay down your principal balance faster.
- Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
- Career Growth opportunities!
Job Summary
The Surgical Technician is accountable for assisting the surgical team to provide patient care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs all duties and responsibilities in such a way as to demonstrate and support the hospital's Catholic heritage and Avera co-sponsorship values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship. Provides care/service in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies standards and Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives.
Education and/or Experience
- Graduation from an approved Surgical Technology education program or 5 years relevant experience required.
- 6 months experience required, 3-5 years’ experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Credentialed (current) by the (NBSTSA) National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- (NCCT) National Center for Competency Testing as Certified Surgical Technologist.
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.
Work Schedule
- Varied day shifts, 72 hours every 2 weeks
- Weekday on-call rotation
- Weekend on-call rotation
- Holiday on-call rotation
Pay
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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