Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician (Certified) - Full-time at Avera St Luke's Hospital summary:

The Surgical Technician (Certified) at Avera plays a vital role in the surgical team, providing care to patients across all age groups by preparing surgical instruments and assisting surgeons during procedures. This full-time position offers competitive pay, front-loaded PTO, and opportunities for career growth within an award-winning healthcare system. With an emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care, you will contribute to a positive work environment and the mission of moving health forward.

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, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital

Avera Named to Forbes' Best-in-State Employers List

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital is looking for a Certified Surgical Technician to join our Team

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1
• Sign On: May be eligible for a $7,500 Sign On
• Options for Free Health Insurance
• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.

Job Summary

• To assess, evaluate and care for surgical patients of all ages. (neonate to geriatrics) this includes but is not limited to preparation of surgical supplies, instruments and equipment on the sterile field, and assisting the surgeon during procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Education and/or Experience

• Post high school graduate of a surgical technologist program.
• Actual scrubbing experience during technologist program is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must have certification as a surgical technologist or be eligible to write the certification exam with the goal of completion of certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday; 80 hours every 2 weeks
  • Occasional weekend (On call one weekend per month)
  • Occasional holiday (On call 1 holiday per year)
  • Occasional call time (On call one day per week and one weekend per month)
  • Day shifts

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $23.25 - $34.00 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?

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