What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist or First Assist position at Essentia Health?
Job Description:
Seeking a surgical technologist or surgical technologist first assist to serve at Essentia Health's Mid Dakota Women's Center in Bismark, North Dakota. This CST or CSFA works 24 hours weekly, three day shifts per week. This position requires specific education and certifications. Please verify you meet these criteria before applying. On call rotations are required: three nights a week for c-sections and urgent OBGYN surgeries, every 4th weekend, and up to two holidays per year.Education Qualifications:
- Graduate of a surgical assisting program accredited through ARCST and recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health education programs (CAAHEP) OR graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology with certification as a surgical assistant by the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
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
Surgical Technologist ($25.69-$38.54 based on experience):
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.
Surgical Technologist First Assist ($33.57-$50.36 based on experience):
Provides assistance to the surgeon to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure. Assists the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, suturing, dressing and other duties as delegated. May also work as a Surgical Technologist.
- 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 (24 hours weekly required)
- Adoption assistance after one year (24 hours weekly required)
- 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:
- Unlicensed assistive person (UAP)with the state of North Dakota within 3 months of hire.
- Appropriate certification by the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).
- AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.
Salary : $26 - $39
