Job Description
Job Description: Functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages. They are also responsible for tasks relating to instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies. May perform other duties as assigned by the department.
Education Qualifications:
East Market:
- Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program or completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program
Brainerd Lakes:
- Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist Program
OR
- Completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program
OR
- 6 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist with the demonstrated qualification to sit for certification exam.
Virginia and Grand Rapids Locations only:
- Graduate or Certification from accredited surgical technologist program or graduate of accredited practical nursing program
OR
- Completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program
West Market:
- Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program
OR
- Completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program
Fosston Location only:
- Graduate or Certification from accredited surgical technologist program, or graduate of accredited practical nursing program
OR
- Completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Required Certification/Licensure:
Applies to all Markets:
- National certification (NCCT) within 12 months of hire if hired following the completion of an approved Essentia Health apprenticeship program
East Market:
East Brainerd Lakes:
- Certified as a Surgical Technologist within one year of hire or transfer
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire
Virginia:
- Graduate or Certification from accredited surgical technologist program or valid state license to practice practical nursing
West Market:
Fosston Location:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire
Fargo Location:
- Certified as a Surgical Technologist is required one year after hire
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire
- Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) upon hire
Detroit Lakes Location:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire
Job Location: St Josephs Medical Center
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: varies/varies
Hours Per Pay Period: 24
Compensation Range: $26.98 - $40.47 / hour
Union:FTE: 0.3
Weekends: rotation
Call Obligations: 1
Sign On Bonus: