Surgical Technician (Certified) - Full-Time at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital summary: The Surgical Technician at Avera is responsible for assisting the surgical team in providing patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role requires a certified professional who has completed an approved Surgical Technology education program or possesses relevant experience. Avera offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven healthcare organization. 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, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth. Join Avera as a Surgical Technician (certified) and join 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 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. 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. $23.25-$34.00 What Makes Avera Special? Keywords: Surgical Technician, Certified Surgical Technologist, Healthcare, Surgery, Patient Care, Avera, Career Growth, Health Insurance, Student Loan Repayment, Team Environment