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Acute Surgical Technologist | Ortho/Podiatry

CentraCare logoCentraCare$31.26–$46.90/hrSaint Cloud, MNFull time, DayPosted today
  • Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
  • BLS

How this pay compares

This posting states $31.26–$46.90 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in Minnesota post a median of $42.21 an hour, the middle half $37.77–$45.54, across 34 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in Minnesota earn a median of $38.56 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Our Surgical Technologists are there to prepare for a patient’s arrival and stay in the operating room to ensure their best possible outcome. You’ll prepare operating rooms for a wide range of surgeries and procedures and inventory surgical materials and tools to assure patient safety all while working closely with physicians, CRNA’s, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering quality patient care.

Schedule

  • Full-time | 60-80 hours per two week pay period
  • Mainly weekday shifts between 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • On call rotation (off premise) for holidays, weekends and weekday overnights. Occasional on-premise call to cover ill calls.

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting pay begins at $32.03 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience.
  • Pay range: $31.26-46.90 per hour
  • Earn extra pay for working evening, night and weekend shifts.
  • College grant programs available!
  • Full benefits : Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
  • Up to $5,000 hiring bonus or $10,000 tuition reimbursement for eligible candidates.
  • $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates.

Our Teams:

Within our Surgery department you will work on one of six specialized teams. This position will be a part of our Team 2: Orthopedics/Podiatry. During the orientation process, you will cross train to all teams, so you are familiar with each.

  • Team 1: Urology, GYN, Ophthalmology
  • Team 2: Orthopedics, Podiatry
  • Team 3: General, Bariatric, Plastics, Trauma
  • Team 4: Neurosurgery, ENT, Dental, Pain
  • Team 5: Cardiac, Vascular
  • Team 6: Endovascular

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required (can be obtained upon hire)
  • Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.

Relocation Assistance Eligibility: Must accept a position that offers benefits and may not have worked for CentraCare in the last 9 months. Must currently reside more than 50 miles away from St. Cloud Hospital and relocate to within 30 miles of it.

CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

From CentraCare's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About CentraCare

CentraCare is a health system based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with hospitals, clinics and senior care across central Minnesota.

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