Surgical Tech - 72 Hours Biweekly - Days & Nights
- Certification preferred
- Relocation assistance
- 8-hour shifts
- Nights
- Days
How this pay compares
This posting states $29.47–$42.75 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in Minnesota post a median of $40.42 an hour, the middle half $36.29–$44.04, across 42 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below 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).
Surgical technologists in Minnesota: pay by town and employer
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Essentia Health here: United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union District 11 AFL-CIO 9460-** at Duluth, MN (800 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Jun 2024); International Union of Operating Engineers Local 70 at Duluth, MN (671 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Mar 2026); United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union District 11 AFL-CIO 9460-11 at Duluth, MN (300 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Jun 2024). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Bldg B-St. Marys Medical Center in Duluth reported 139 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,392,596 hours worked: 6.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 1 of them describes violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected 107424 - Smdc Medical Center Dba Essentia Health Duluth in Duluth, MN on 11 Apr 2024 and cited 6 violations (6 serious), most under bloodborne pathogens (needlesticks and blood exposure), $27,300 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
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About the job
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 five 8-hour shifts one week and four the next. 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. Relocation assistance is available.
Education Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
About Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide. Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams come together every day to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we are privileged to serve. Here, you’ll find an award-winning culture built around genuine work-life balance, long-term stability, and the resources you need to continually grow your career. See why Essentia Health is truly like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
Why Choose St. Mary's Medical Center?
Take your surgical career to the next level at the state-of-the-art St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, where you’ll scrub into complex, high-acuity cases across top-tier specialties alongside a collaborative, physician-led surgical team. You'll work in advanced, newly built surgical suites overlooking Lake Superior, utilizing leading-edge operating room technology in a regional Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Beyond the OR, Duluth offers an unmatched quality of life, surrounding you with miles of outdoor trails, pristine lakes, and a vibrant North Shore community - giving you the rare balance of big-city clinical excellence and four-season adventure right outside your door.
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 is required 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
$29.47 - $42.75
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.
From Essentia Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a health system with more than 16,500 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) employees, 14 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) hospitals and 80 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) clinics serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health
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