Surgical Technician

CHI St Joseph's Health·Park Rapids, Minnesota

$29 - $36/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 19 days ago

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Surgical Technician · $29 - $36/hr

How this role compares

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-19% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Minnesota ($35.45/hr, n=949)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 949 posted allied health roles in Minnesota rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 19% below the Minnesota median for allied health roles.

The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room and assists the surgical team by managing instruments, supplies, and equipment. They ensure a sterile environment and provide direct support during surgical procedures to facilitate patient safety and healing.

Where You’ll Work CHI St.

Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country.

Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and more so that you can experience better health.

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Surgical Technologist at CHI St.

Joseph's Health, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

You are a vital member of the clinical team, ensuring that every procedure is executed with precision, safety, and care.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment.

You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to upholding the standards of excellence CHI St.

Joseph’s Health is known for.

Preoperative Duties Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Gathering, checking, and opening supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.

Performing the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves.

Setting up the sterile back table and Mayo stands with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.

Performing initial instrument, sharp, and sponge counts with the circulator.

Assisting team members with gowning and gloving, and assisting with patient draping to establish the sterile field.

Participating in the surgical site and patient verification during the "Time Out" procedure.

Securing tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.

Intraoperative Duties Anticipating the needs of the surgeon by proactively passing instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Measuring and passing medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program. Additionally, a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

professional certificate
Adaptability
Basic Life Support
Team collaboration
Instrument sterilization
Surgical instrumentation
Surgical assistance
Sterile technique
Operating room preparation
Patient draping
Surgical equipment setup
Hemostatic agents
Time out procedure
Endoscopic surgery assistance

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $29 - $36/hr
Location: Park Rapids, Minnesota
Posted: Aug 21, 2026
Closes: Aug 21, 2027
Application: Employer website

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