Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Outpatient Surgery

Gundersen Health System; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 29,890 - 42,571; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Substantial retirement contribution

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Wellness program with incentives

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in Winona, MN, is seeking a full-time Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to work 36 hours per week. The role entails working day shifts starting at 6:15am with no weekends or holidays, and entails the potential to float to the La Crosse Outpatient Surgery Center if needed.

Qualified candidates should graduate from an accredited surgical tech program and have current Basic Life Support certification. The position offers a competitive starting pay of $26.30/hour along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited surgical tech program.
• Certification within 2 years of hire date.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Work 36 hours/week on 8-hour day shifts starting at 6:15am.
• Potential to float to La Crosse Outpatient Surgery Center if low census.
• No weekends or holidays.

Skills

Graduate from an accredited surgical tech program

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support certification

1 or more years of experience (desired)

Education

Accredited surgical tech program

Job description

Love + Medicine is the guiding philosophy of our outpatient surgery center in Winona, MN. We are currently seeking a full‑time Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to work 36 hours per week.

What you will do

• Work 36 hours/week on 8‑hour day shifts starting at 6:15am, with occasional late shift.
• No weekends or holidays.
• Potential to float to La Crosse Outpatient Surgery Center and Main OR if low census in Winona.

What you need

• Graduate from an accredited surgical tech program.
• Certification within 2 years of hire date.
• Current Infant‑Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification with hands‑on learning from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• DESIRED: 1 or more years of experience.

What you will get

• Starting pay of $26.30/hour, with increases for years of experience.
• Comprehensive and generous benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, HSA/FSA).
• Substantial retirement contribution (401(k) with base contribution).
• Paid time off (PTO) that combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a career development center.
• Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid disability coverage, employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, colleague recognition and rewards, discount program, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. Potential applicants are encouraged to bring their authentic self to your organization. We celebrate belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility as core values.

Contact

For assistance with any portion of the application or questions about the position, please contact HR‑[e-mail] or call 608‑775‑0267.