Building Location:Essentia Deer River Hospital

Department:13400 Surgery

Job Description:Under the guidance of a Surgical Technologist, Sterile Processing Technician, or Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist Apprentice works at an entry-level, assisting Registered Nurses, Physicians, Sterile Processing Technicians, and other providers with direct patient care within the surgical setting. Stocks and completes census of supplies and equipment to ensure the maintenance of proper levels of supplies, materials, and equipment. Once competencies have been demonstrated, performs identified procedures while under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in operating room set-up, preparation and transportation of surgical patients, and clinical assistance during surgical cases, working in collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and surgical technologistsAs competencies advance, may assist with adjusting lighting and operating room equipment prior to and during cases, securing and handing off surgical instrumentation, positioning and holding retractors, cutting sutures, and taking inventory of supplies prior to and at the closure of operative casesMay assist sterile processing technicians or surgical technicians with other duties based on competencies and needs

Educational Requirement:

High School Diploma or GED

Required Qualifications:

Enrolled in an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program advancing through learning modules for 12 months as skills are acquired to perform the Surgical Technologist position. Upon completion of the program, national certification (NCCT) is required within 12 months of completing the educational program and meeting the on-the-job requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous healthcare experience and medical terminology

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months

FTE:1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:0700

Shift End Time:1600

Weekends:no

Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$20.00 - $20.00

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.