Surgical Technician (Certified) - Full-time at Avera Queen of Peace summary: As a Surgical Technician at Avera, you will provide essential technical surgical care to patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires completion of a Surgical Tech program and certification, and offers competitive pay along with various benefits including student loan repayment assistance. Join a top-rated healthcare organization and make a positive impact on patient care with opportunities for career growth. 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 Summary The 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 Experience High 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/Registrations Eligible for or have CST certification. Work Schedule 7:15 am start time – 8 hour shift with rotation for weekends, evenings/nights and holidays on call time 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? Keywords: surgical technician, healthcare, patient care, surgical team, CST certification, Avera, surgical technology, medical practitioners, career growth, healthcare jobs