Education to Employment - Surgical Technologist - Current Students Only

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department:

3013400 SURGERY - 32ND HOSP

Job Description:

Essentia Health is seeking surgical technologist students to commit to serve in the operating room at our hospital on 32nd Avenue in Fargo, North Dakota. Selected applicants will receive an educational assistance benefit of $20,000 in exchange for serving at Essentia Health for a contracted period of 2 years upon graduation. You must be currently enrolled in an accredited surgical technology program to qualify. Enrollment in prerequisites or a certificate program will not qualify you for this benefit.

Education Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about!  Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.  We are like nowhere else:  https://vimeo.com/284233541

What You'll Do:

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.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

• 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 and 7 paid holidays per year

• Paid parental leave after one year

• Adoption assistance after one year

• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)

• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)

• Employee discount program

• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)

• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required within one year of hire.

• AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within 1 month of hire.

• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) with the North Dakota Board of Nursing is required upon hire.

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

6:30 am

Shift End Time:

5:00 pm / 7:00 pm

Weekends:

On-call

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

Yes

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$28.40 - $42.60

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.