Join the team at Avera!Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.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, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.Join Avera as a Surgical Technician and be an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients.Position Highlights:Student Loan Repayment: This position is eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.Bonus: May be eligible for an $8,000 sign on bonus with a two-year commitment.This position has the opportunity to work remotely!Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve and collaborate with a highly experienced surgical team.Apply before you graduate and secure your career!Job SummaryThe Surgical Technician provides technical surgical care to patients in support of care as directed by the physician and in accordance with established hospital goals, objectives, policies and procedures.The Surgical Technician is responsible for providing specified services for surgical patients under the direction and supervision of the Director or Coordinator.The Surgical Technician is responsible for acting in capacity as directed by the Director, Manager and/or Team lead.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school graduate or equivalent required.Completion of a Surgical Tech program and National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification required.Previous healthcare experience preferred.Certification/Licensure/RegistrationsEligible for or have CST certification.Work Schedule7:15 am start time – 8 hour shiftwith rotation for weekends, evenings/nights and holidays on call timePayThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$23.25- $34.00per hourWhat Makes Avera Special

CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLYThe stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary care physicians for pilots and crew members traveling in air or space. These physicians discover, prevent and manage the various physiological responses that result from encountering exceptional environments, enabling our Airmen to stay in peak condition and continue their jobs in the air.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationM.D. or D.O. degree and completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty trainingQualificationsCompletion of a primary course in aerospace medicineMust possess an aeronautical rating of Flight Surgeon, Senior Flight Surgeon or Chief Flight SurgeonCompletion of a residency at a fully accredited residency programMinimum 12 months of experience as a flight surgeon (Aerospace Medicine Specialist only)Board eligible in Aerospace Medicine (Aerospace Medicine Specialist only)Completion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48thbirthday

KEEPING US ON OUR FEETThe physical demands of the Air Force require Airmen to constantly be on their feet. When a foot or ankle problem occurs, Podiatric Surgeons provide the medical diagnosis and necessary treatment to the affected area. From calluses to broken bones, these specialists care for a wide range of problems and help their patients heal from their ailments and injuries.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationDoctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicineQualificationsMinimum 24 months’ podiatric surgical residency programMinimum of six months experience in podiatry assignmentsValid and current license to practice podiatric medicineCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

ENHANCING QUALITY HEALTHCAREKeeping our Airmen and their families healthy means providing them with effective and efficient healthcare. Physician Assistants are key members of Air Force healthcare teams all over the world. From providing comprehensive medical care to examining, diagnosing, and treating diseases and injuries to managing inpatient and outpatient care, they provide a broad range of services to help the Air Force family stay active and get healthy as quickly as possible.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationMaster of Science (MS) in Physician Assistant studies (or equivalent Master's degree/Doctorate) from an ARC-PA accredited institution QualificationsKnowledge of principles and practices of medical treatmentsGraduation from a Physician Assistant training program from an ARC-PA accredited institutionCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

getting bodies back in motionWhen Airmen suffer from illness or injury, their motor functions can be adversely compromised. Providing services that help restore function, improve mobility and relieve pain, Physical Therapists work closely with patients to help them heal and promote overall wellness. From identifying problems to developing and implementing a care plan, these specialists work with patients as long as necessary so that they can resume healthy, active lifestyles.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationMinimum education: entry-level doctorate (DPT) or transitional (e.g., post-professional) DPT QualificationsStudents in their final year of training may apply for physical therapy assignmentsState license to practice physical therapyCompletion of the Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

THE PRACTICE OF PERFECTING VISIONIt’s crucial to ensure our Airmen are able to achieve ideal vision. Providing primary eye care, Optometrists examine and test people’s eyes for visual acuity and eye diseases. An integral part of the healthcare system, these practitioners do everything from prescribing correctional lenses to diagnosing conditions related to the ocular system.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationDoctor of Optometry from an accredited four-year college of optometryQualificationsAn unrestricted state license to practice optometry utilizing therapeutic pharmacologic agentsCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

KEEPING OUR FORCES HEALTHYCaring for the health of our Airmen also means helping preclude illness before it can affect our community. Public Health Officers apply public health, preventive medicine, and medical entomology knowledge, techniques, and skills to promote health and reduce the incidence of communicable/zoonotic/vector-borne diseases, occupational and environmental illnesses and injuries, food-borne diseases, and disease and non-battle injuries while in-garrison and deployed. Public Health Officers constantly monitor conditions and potential health threats. These specialists promote public health through epidemiological surveillance of health and disease trends in populations, as well as monitoring food safety practices, and sanitation levels in public and food service facilities.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)Master of Public Health degree (MPH/MSPH) Note: all applicable degrees must be from accredited institutions and programs and applicants must have/maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale for all applicable degrees. QualificationsFor Public Health Officers, knowledge of basic epidemiology, microbiology, food technology and hygiene, communicable diseases, occupational and environmental health,and medical entomology. Completion of the basic Public Health Officer (PHO) course and the Contingency Preventive Medicine (CPM) courseCompletion of Officer Training SchoolMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday For Medical Entomologists, knowledge of medical entomology, arthropod biology, vertebrate and invertebrate hazards, and Integrated Pest Management principles. Completion of the basic Public Health Officer (PHO) course and the Contingency Preventive Medicine (CPM) courseCompletion of the Operational Entomology CourseCertification as a DoD Pesticide Applicator through a DoD-approved courseCompletion of Officer Training SchoolMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

Essential Medicine ExpertsProviding our Airmen with proper healthcare doesn’t stop once they leave the doctor’s office. Primarily responsible for dispensing prescribed medications and helping patients understand proper usage and side effects, Pharmacists are an integral part of patient care. These medication experts help maximize positive health outcomes and improve the quality of their patients’ lives through patient counseling and careful quality control.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationDoctor of Pharmacy degree or Bachelor of Pharmacy from an accredited institution.QualificationsMust have and maintain a valid pharmacist license and be in good standingNew graduates must obtain a license issued by a board of pharmacy to practice medicine within 12 months of commissioningNormal color visionCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and 42

HELP RESTORING LOST SKILLSWhen Airmen or their families experience physical limitations, we do everything we can to help them regain their compromised functions. Working to help people with disabilities, injury or illness, Occupational Therapists work with patients to build or restore their abilities through the use of everyday tasks. Whether working with mental, physical, developmental or emotional conditions, these experts assist their patients in developing and maintaining daily living and work skills.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationCompletion of an accredited program in occupational therapy. Minimum requirement is an entry level master’s degree, however a doctorate is preferredQualificationsMinimum of six months of experience in occupational therapy assignments, including planning, managing and administering occupational therapy treatments and activitiesState license and registration to practice occupational therapyMinimum of 24 months of supervised clinical experience in an occupational therapy assignmentCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

Helping tackle life's challengesSometimes the stresses our Airmen and their families face may feel overwhelming or difficult to overcome. Concentrating on the social aspects of health, Clinical Social Workers help individuals improve the quality of their lives. From diagnosing various issues to offering guidance and counseling, these professionals offer services their clients can rely on during their hardest times.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationFor entry into this specialty, a Master's in Social Work from a graduate school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is mandatory. QualificationsKnowledge of social work theories, principles, techniques and resourcesEntry-level state licenseMust possess a valid and current license by a U.S. jurisdiction at a level allowing independent clinical social work practiceCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

Caring for Mental Well-BeingProviding our Airmen with proper healthcare doesn’t stop once they leave the doctor’s office. Primarily responsible for dispensing prescribed medications and helping patients understand proper usage and side effects, Pharmacists are an integral part of patient care. These medication experts help maximize positive health outcomes and improve the quality of their patients’ lives through patient counseling and careful quality control.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationA current unrestricted licenseA doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical psychology or counseling psychologyCompletion of a clinical internshipPossible additional requirements for specialties QualificationsKnowledge of psychological theories, principles and techniques is mandatory.Clinical internshipValid unrestricted state-issued license to practice clinical or counseling psychologyCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

conducting tests. supplying answers.Biological tests are an essential part in determining the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for directing the services and integrity of their lab, Biomedical Laboratory Officers are essential to helping physicians accurately treat their patients. In addition to their scientific duties, these experts institute new methods, techniques and procedures to help their lab more accurately pinpoint the cause and appropriate care for a wide range of diseases.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationDegree in Medical Technology or equivalent from an accredited institutionQualificationsCertification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Completion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday