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, Student Loan Repayment Program, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.Join Avera as a Surgical Technician (non-certified) and join a mission-driven organization with a great company culture, and team environment.Position Highlights:
Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
Options for Free Health Insurance!
Career Growth opportunities!
Student Loan Repayment: This position may be 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.
Gain hands-on experience in healthcare working alongside other healthcare professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
Job SummaryThe Surgical Technician (non-certified) is responsible for functioning as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures. Follows established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.Education and/or Experience
HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
Graduate from a surgical technology program accredited through ARC/STSA in collaboration with the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Preferred.
Graduate of a Nursing Program as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Basic Life Support certification (BLS) within 30 days of employment required.
Work Schedule
Varied 8-hour day shifts, 80 hours every 2 weeks
Weekend: on-call every 4th weekend and one day a week
Holiday: on-call every 4th holiday
PayThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$22.00 - $31.75 per hour
What Makes Avera Special? (http://www.avera.org/careers/what-makes-avera-special/)The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.Additional Notices:For TTY, dial 711Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.