Job Description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003400 SURGERY - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Essentia Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to serve on the cardiac call team at St. Mary's Medical Center, located in Duluth, Minnesota. This surgical technologist works 36 hours weekly on 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and 10:00 am to 6:30 pm shifts. On-call requirements include weekdays after 6:30 pm and 24-hour on-call over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday). These responsibilities rotate between members of the cardiac core team. Relocation assistance is available.

Education Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.

About Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide. Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams come together every day to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we are privileged to serve. Here, you’ll find an award-winning culture built around genuine work-life balance, long-term stability, and the resources you need to continually grow your career. See why Essentia Health is truly like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

Why Choose St. Mary's Medica Center?

Take your career to the next level by joining the dedicated cardiac core team at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, where you’ll scrub into complex, lifesaving cardiovascular procedures alongside an elite, highly collaborative surgical group. You’ll practice at the top of your scope in advanced operating suites overlooking Lake Superior while thriving in an award-winning health system committed to your long-term growth and well-being. Here, you’ll experience the perfect balance of premier specialty surgery and an unmatched North Shore quality of life.

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.

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)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within 1 month of hire.
• Certification as a surgical technologist is preferred.

FTE:

0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

7:00 am / 10:00 am

Shift End Time:

3:30 pm / 6:30 pm

Weekends:

On-call

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

Yes

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:

06/24/2026

Compensation Range:

$28.82 - $41.81

Employee 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.