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Join Avera as a Surgical Technologist and be an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients.

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus, which is paid out over 24 months!

• Learn more about the Avera St. Mary’s and Pierre community here: https://youtu.be/fwlkdE9PPWo

• 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 .

• 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!

• Avera St. Mary’s Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals (https://www.avera.org/news-media/news/2018/top-20-rural-hospital/)

Job Summary

• The Surgical Technologist 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 Technologist is responsible for providing specified services for surgical patients under the direction and supervision of the Director or Coordinator.

• The Surgical Technologist 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.

• CST program, Surgical Technologist/Technician Degree, or Surgical assistant program or equivalent.

• Experience of one or more years as scrub member of surgical team is preferred, but not required.

Certification/Licensure/Registrations

• Eligible for or have CST certification.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, every 6th weekend/holiday/call; 80 hours every 2 weeks.

Pay

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

• $23.25 - $34.00 per hour

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