CST - Surgical Technologist (36 Hours Weekly) - Day Shift
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 three 12-hour shifts weekly, 6:30 am to 7:00 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 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.
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.
- 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)
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
