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CST - Surgical Technologist (Casual/As Needed) - Day Shift

Essentia Health·Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide technical interventions for patients of all ages in the operating room under RN supervision. Manage instrumentation, equipment, prosthesis, and supplies to ensure efficient surgical procedures.

Building location

St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes

Department

3063400 surgery - Dl hosp

Job description

Essential Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to serve on a casual, as needed basis at St.

Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

This CST supports call-ins and time off by picking up shifts as needed.

This is a day schedule with varying shifts: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

No weekend or holiday rotations are required, and on-call is optional.

Education qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist Program

About Essentia Health

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: https://vimeo.com/284233541 [https://vimeo.com/284233541]

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 20+ 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 (24+ hours weekly required)

· Adoption assistance after one year (24+ hours weekly required)

· 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

  • Certified as a Surgical Technologist is required one year after hire.
  • AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire.

FTE: 0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift start time

7a / 8a / 8: 30a

Shift end time: 3:30p / 4:30p / 5p

Weekends

No

Holidays

Yes

Call obligation

No

UNION

Union posting deadline

Compensation Range

$28.40 - $42.60

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.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and obtain CST certification within one year of hire. AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required within one month of hire.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Equipment Handling
  • Sterile Technique
  • BCLS
  • Surgical Technology
  • Instrumentation Management
  • Operating Room Protocols
  • Prosthesis Management

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Posted
May 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced...

Salary listed on 447 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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