Certified Surgical Technologist - $30-34 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire; Aitkin (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off package

Job summary

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a 36-hour-per-week, day-shift role in Aitkin, MN. The position supports surgical services in a modern operating room, preparing and maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgical team.

The CST works with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to ensure safe, efficient patient care. This staff role includes on-call rotation and a Monday–Friday daytime schedule in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program (Preferred), OR.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical scrub experience with related clinical training (e.g., LPN, Military).
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire is required.
• Active CST certification (Preferred) or CST eligible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Anticipate and respond to the needs of surgeons and the surgical team.
• Assist with positioning, draping, and preparing patients for surgery.
• Ensure proper handling, counting and disposal of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Follow infection control policies and safety standards.
• Provide care and assistance to patients across all ages.
• Accurately document surgical case details as required.
• Support efficient room turnover and case flow.

Skills

Sterile field maintenance

Surgical scrub

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist - $30-34 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a job in Aitkin, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Surgical Technologist (CST)

Direct Hire | Full‑Time | Days + Call

A community‑based acute care hospital is seeking a skilled and dependable Surgical Technologist (CST) to support surgical services in a modern operating room environment. This role is responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterile field, providing sterile instruments and supplies, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team throughout procedures.

The Surgical Technologist works closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality surgical care for patients across the lifespan.

Position Overview:

• 36 hours per week
• Day shift schedule with on‑call rotation
• Monday – Friday
• Day shifts
• On‑call rotation required

Compensation & Incentives:

• Hourly range: $30.00 – $33.49
• Stable schedule with community‑based work environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
• Anticipate and respond to the needs of surgeons and the surgical team.
• Assist with positioning, draping, and preparing patients for surgery.
• Ensure proper handling, counting, and disposal of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Follow infection control policies and safety standards.
• Provide care and assistance to patients of all ages, including newborns, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Accurately document surgical case details as required.
• Support efficient room turnover and case flow.

Qualifications:

Education & Training

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program (Preferred), OR
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical scrub experience with related clinical training (e.g., LPN, Military)

Experience

• At least 2 years of operating room or surgical scrub experience

Licensure & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association) required within 30 days of hire
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent certification (Preferred)
• If applicable, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Minnesota must be maintained

Why This Opportunity:

This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, team‑oriented surgical environment that values collaboration, professionalism, and work‑life balance. The organization fosters a welcoming culture with a more relaxed community atmosphere, allowing surgical staff to focus on quality patient care while maintaining a healthy home‑work balance.

The surgical department operates within a recently expanded and modernized surgical center, providing staff with updated facilities and resources.

Job Type:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off package

Work Location:

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to review experience, background, and next steps in the interview process. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks and pre‑employment requirements.

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.