Education to Employment - Surgical Technologist - Essentia Virginia Hospital

Company: Essentia Health
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description: Seeking Surgical Technologist students to commit to serve with Essentia Health in the operating room at Essentia Virginia Hospital, located in Virginia, Minnesota. This CST works 40 hours weekly, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. On call is required: rotating holidays, weekday call 3 pm to 7 am about once a week, and weekend call from Friday at 3 pm to Monday at 7 am once every six weeks. Relocation assistance is available. Selected applicants will receive a paid education benefit in exchange for serving at Essentia Health for a contracted period of time upon graduation. You must be currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program to qualify. 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 after hire. 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. Job Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 7:00 am/3:30 pm Hours Per Pay Period: 80 Compensation Range: Union: Assoc Of Diagnostic Imaging Techs (ADIT) FTE: 1 Weekends: Every 6th Weekend On Call Call Obligations: Yes Sign On Bonus:

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