CST - Surgical Tech Day Shift

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 four 10-hour shifts weekly, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations are required.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

32nd Avenue Building

3013400 SURGERY - 32ND HOSP

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

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:

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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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)

Join a team where your expertise matters, your growth is supported, and your work changes lives every day.