CST - Surgical Tech (36 Hours Weekly) - Day Shift

Essentia Health; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision insurances

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and 7 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Essentia Health Fargo is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join a growing, collaborative perioperative team. You will assist in a high-volume operating room, maintaining sterile technique and supporting surgeons, nurses, and the broader perioperative staff.

This full-time CST position offers three 12-hour shifts, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a benefits package designed to support work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification as CST within one year of hire (ND).
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers (BCLS) within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Collaborate with RNs, anesthesia, and surgical staff.
• Support multiple specialties including general, plastics, ortho, neuro, ENT, urology, OB/GYN.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and ongoing education.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Critical-thinking

Education

Surgical Technologist program completion

Job description

Job Description:

Join 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 $10,000 sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance are 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 Essentia Health Fargo?

Step into a high-caliber surgical environment at Essentia Health-Fargo, a CMS 5-Star rated hospital and designated Level II Adult Trauma Center serving North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Here, surgical technologists play a vital, respected role across an extensive procedural mix—from advanced robotic and minimally invasive cases to cardiothoracic, neuro, ortho spine, and acute trauma interventions. You’ll collaborate with a close, surgeon-led team that values your technical expertise, fosters real peer-to-peer mentorship, and invests in your clinical growth. Outside the operating room, you’ll discover why the Fargo-Moorhead area consistently ranks among the Midwest’s most livable communities—offering an energetic downtown arts and dining scene, easy commutes, affordable cost of living, and a thriving college-town culture that makes planting roots effortless.

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

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:

• 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.