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3013400 SURGERY - 32ND HOSPJoin 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 $5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.
Graduate of 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.
As a CST at Essentia Health Fargo, you will play a critical role in supporting surgeons, nurses, and the entire perioperative team. You’ll work with advanced technology, diverse specialties, and a culture that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. Key responsibilities include:
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
What We’re Looking For
A candidate who meets the listed education & certification requirements
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
Why Choose Essentia Health Fargo?
Opportunities for advancement, specialty training, and cross‑training
Supportive leadership and a culture that invests in your growth
Access to cutting‑edge surgical technology and expanding service lines
A mission‑driven organization focused on making a healthy difference in people’s lives
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)
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a team where your expertise matters, your growth is supported, and your work changes lives every day.
Apply now and build your future with Essentia Health Fargo.
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.
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Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
6:30 am
7:00 pm
On-call
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Compensation Range:
$28.40 - $42.60Employee 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.
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
