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Surgical Technician

Altru Health System·Grand Forks, North Dakota

$28 - $42/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

The Surgical Technologist prepares and organizes the operating room and instruments for surgical procedures. They provide direct patient care and support surgeons by anticipating needs and maintaining a sterile environment.

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location

  • Altru
  • Hospital 1200
  • South
  • Columbia
  • Road
  • Grand
  • Forks,
  • ND 58201
  • Pay
  • Range: $27.80 - $41.71
  • Summary: The Surgical Technologist I works as part of the team that delivers surgical care in the operating room. The technologist possesses knowledge and skills in sterile and aseptic technique. The Surgical Technologist also demonstrates knowledge of numerous surgical procedures so the needs of the surgeon can be anticipated.
  • Essential
  • Job
  • Functions: Organizes and prepares case set-up prior to start of case. Identifies and communicates unusual techniques and instruments required for surgery. Cleans, assembles, operates, and properly cares for instruments, supplies, and equipment used in team specialties. Demonstrates an understanding of surgical procedure classification system and handles operating room specimens according to standard operating procedures. Provides patient care, according to diagnosis/procedure, utilizing the procedure cards and following established hospital policies and procedures. Documents procedure changes on procedure cards following each case according to standard operating procedures. Identifies and communicates unusual techniques and instruments required for surgery. Participates in measuring and monitoring Quality Indicators and outcomes. Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certification

  • Unlicensed Assistive Person - Technician (UAP/T) | North Dakota Board of Nursing | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Licensed Practical Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Certified Surgical Technician (CST)| National Board of Surgical Tech-Surgical Assist (NBSTSA) | Preferred | HR Primary Sources Basic Life Support (BLS) |American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date |
  • Learning
  • Management
  • System
  • Notes: May be licensed as a UAP/T or LPN. Temporary UAP/T license accepted prior to start. Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or graduate of a military training program.
  • Work
  • Experience:
  • Preferred:
  • A minimum of 1 year
  • Related
  • Experience
  • Language
  • Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

  • Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Stand: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Walk: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Crawl: Not Applicable
  • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
  • See: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Weight
  • Demands:
  • Lift
  • Floor to
  • Waist
  • Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
  • Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
  • Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
  • Slide/Transfer:
  • Medium (20-40 pounds)
  • Working
  • Conditions:
  • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Outdoor: Not Applicable
  • Extreme
  • Temperature:
  • Not
  • Applicable
  • Driving
  • Requirement
  • Definitions:
  • Professional
  • Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
  • Frequent
  • Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
  • Occasional
  • Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
  • Infrequent
  • Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
  • Driving
  • Requirement for this position:
  • Infrequent
  • Driver
  • Reference ID: R7799 Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited surgical technology or military training program and hold a UAP/T or LPN license. BLS certification is required within 90 days, and CST certification is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • Specimen Handling
  • Quality Monitoring
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Sterile Technique
  • Pain Assessment
  • Instrument Care
  • Surgical Case Set-up

Benefits

  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Education Assistance
  • Health Plan
  • Dental Plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$28 - $42/hr
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Posted
Jul 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Altru Health System

At Altru, we are making a difference for those we care for as we provide five-star care for our friends, family members and neighbors in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a community of over 3,400 health professionals and support staff. We offer a wide array...

Salary listed on 87 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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