CST - Surgical Tech (36 Hours Weekly) - Day Shift

About the role

Join a surgical team that’s growing, innovating, and shaping the future of patient care in the region. Essentia Health Fargo is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist who is passionate about excellence in the operating room and thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment. This CST works three 12-hour shifts weekly, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations are required. A $10,000 sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance are available. Located at the 32nd Avenue Building, Department 3013400, Surgery – 32nd Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures
• Collaborate closely with RNs, anesthesia, and surgical providers
• Support a wide range of specialties, including general, plastics, ortho, neuro, ENT, Urology, OB/GYN, and more
• Contribute to quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
• Participate in ongoing education and skill development opportunities

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Certification as a surgical technologist within one year of hire
• Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) registration with the North Dakota Board of Nursing upon hire
• AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire

Skills

• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical‑thinking skills
• Commitment to patient safety and high‑quality care
• Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced, dynamic surgical environment

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)
• 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)
• $10,000 sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance

Pay

Compensation range: $28.40 – $42.60 per hour.

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