CST - Surgical Technologist (40 Hours Weekly) - Day Shift

Essentia Health • Fargo, ND

1d • $28 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

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 four 10-hour shifts weekly, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations are required. A $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available. Essentia Health is 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification as a surgical technologist within one year of hire.
• Unlicensed Assistive Person (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.

Responsibilities

• Functions under the supervision of an RN in providing technical interventions in the Operating Room to patients of all ages.
• Responsible for tasks relating to instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the department.
• 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.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree