Surgical Technician - Milbank

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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.

Join Avera as a Surgical Technologist 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 Averas 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.
• 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

Prepares for surgical procedures, directly assists the surgeon during procedures, oversees aseptic techniques of all personnel involved directly in the technical aspects of the surgical procedures and assists with clean up following surgical procedures. Assists with sterile processing of surgical equipment and procedures and the cleaning/packaging and sterilization of surgical trays and equipment for the facility. Acts as a resource to the patient care areas for the placement and location of all equipment and supplies for nursing and surgery departments.

Education and/or Experience

• High school graduate required with satisfactory completion of an Operating Room Technician program preferred.
• Previous experience as a CST preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registrations

• Successful completion of National Exam of O.R. Technicians preferred.

Work Schedule

• Ability to work various shifts as scheduled

Pay

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

• $18.50 - $25.75 per hour

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