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Surgical Technologist - 36 Hours Weekly - Days & Nights

Essentia Health·Duluth, Minnesota

$29 - $42/hrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Surgical Technologist - 36 Hours Weekly - Days & Nights · $29 - $42/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -13% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Duluth, Minnesota ($33.00/hr)
  • 22 similar openings in the Duluth area · median $33.00/hr
$1.00/hr · p10p90 · $39.00/hr
this role: $28.82/hrmedian $33.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Duluth, Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 13% below the Duluth, Minnesota median for allied health roles.

The surgical technologist provides technical interventions in the operating room under the supervision of an RN. They are responsible for managing surgical instrumentation, equipment, prostheses, and supplies.

Building Location

  • Building
  • B -
  • St
  • Marys
  • Medical
  • Center
  • Department: 2003400 SURGERY - SMMC HOSP

Job Description

Essentia Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to serve in the operating room at St. Mary's Medical Center, located in Duluth, Minnesota. This surgical technologist works 36 hours weekly. Shifts are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, and 11:00 pm to 7:30 am. One weekend and four night shifts are required on a four-week rotating schedule. A holiday rotation is also required. 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 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 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: AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire. Certification as a Surgical Technologist is preferred. FTE: 0.9 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 7:00 am / 10:00 am / 11:00 pm Shift End Time: 3:30 pm / 6:30 pm / 7:30 am Weekends: Every 4th Week Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) Union Posting Deadline: 06/30/2026 Compensation Range: $28.82 - $41.81 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

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and obtain AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within one month of hire. Certification as a Surgical Technologist is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Instrumentation
  • Patient care
  • BCLS
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Surgical assistance
  • Sterile technique
  • Medical equipment management
  • Surgical technology
  • Operating room support
  • Prosthesis handling

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee discount program
  • Basic life insurance
  • Employee wellness program
  • 401(k) retirement account
  • Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Bereavement leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Counseling services

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$29 - $42/hr
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Posted
Aug 4, 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...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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