Education to Employment - Surgical Tech - Current Students Only
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking Surgical Technologist students to commit to serving in the operating room at St. Mary's Medical Center, located in Duluth, Minnesota. Selected applicants will receive a paid education benefit of $20,000 in exchange for serving at Essentia Health for a 2-year period of time upon graduation. This position involves working 36 hours weekly, including every fourth weekend and a holiday rotation. The shifts are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, and 11:00 pm to 7:30 am, with approximately four night shifts required every four weeks. This role functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages. Responsibilities include tasks relating to instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies. Essentia Health is committed to supporting employee well-being, growth, and work-life balance through comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- Online certificate programs and prerequisite courses will not qualify you for this program.
- AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within 1 month of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Obtaining a certification as a Surgical Technologist is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages.
- Responsible for tasks relating to instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies.
- May perform other duties as assigned by the department.
Benefits
- Paid education benefit of $20,000
- Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
- Dental and Vision insurances
- Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
- Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
- Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual
- 7 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave after one year
- Adoption assistance after one year
- Bereavement & Jury Duty
- Take Charge (employee wellness program)
- Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
- Employee discount program
- 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
- 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
