Jobs · North Dakota

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

Essentia Health · Fargo, ND · 1 mo ago
On-site$28.4–$42.6/hrFull-time

Join a surgical team that’s growing, innovating, and shaping the future of patient care in the region.

About the role

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.

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.

Learn more about Essentia Health.

Responsibilities

  • Functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages.
  • 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.
  • May perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Requirements

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

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).

Pay

Compensation Range: $28.40 - $42.60 per hour.

$10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.

Schedule

  • Three 12-hour shifts weekly, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm.
  • Weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations required.
  • FTE: 0.9 (72 hours per pay period).

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