Surgical Assistant - CST

Building Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital Department: 13400 Surgery Job Description: Under direct supervision and through training, provides safe and effective care to patients of all ages who are undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities and training include: Assisting in case and operating room preparation, patient positioning, and assisting surgeon with procedures as required; demonstrating organizational skills to ensure instrumentation, equipment, and supplies, etc., are in place; maintaining availability for on-call rotation and emergency coverage; and maintaining current knowledge on surgical procedures and technology. May perform other designated technical care relative to specialty. Experience: Experience as a Surgical Assistant or two years experience as an Operating Room/Surgical Tech. Education Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited program in Surgery Technology. Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Certified surgical technologist required Two years surgical technologist experience required. FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 0700 Shift End Time: 1530 Weekends: call Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: Yes Union: Assoc Of Diagnostic Imaging Techs (ADIT) Union Posting Deadline: 01/26/2024 Compensation Range: $30.69 - $40.56 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being. Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security. Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives. Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities. *Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE. Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.

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