Surgical Technologist - Days
- $10,000 sign-on bonus (2-year commitment)
- Certification preferred
- Days
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How this pay compares
This posting states $24 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in North Dakota post a median of $26.36 an hour, the middle half $24–$35.13, across 15 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in North Dakota earn a median of $29.63 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 North Dakota: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
ND,Fargo-Medical Center-General Medical And Surgical Hospitals in Fargo reported 143 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,965,966 hours worked: 5.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Medicare gives Sanford Medical Center Fargo 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; North Dakota's hospitals average 3.1). 70% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · North Dakota hospitals by rating.
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.2% · Stating an hourly rate 38.5%
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About the job
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Compensation
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50 $10,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants with a two year work commitment. Non-certified techs will start at $24/hour, certified techs will start at $25.50/hour and increase based on years of applicable work experience.
Union Position
No
Department Details
Come work at our Level 1 Trauma center in the heart of Fargo! Join this fast paced team of surgical technologists that support various types of surgical cases including general, trauma, bariatrics, urology, gynecology, robotics, cardiovascular, plastics, ear-nose-throat, oral, pediatric, neuro, peripheral vascular and pediatric and adult orthopedic trauma.
Schedule: 6:30am-3pm, Monday-Friday, with call.
New grad surg techs are encouraged to apply with or without national certification.
Summary
Surgical technologist are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients.
Job Description
Come and join one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States!
What you will do
- Provide assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures, including preparing and organizing operating room instruments and supplies.
- Anticipate the surgeons needs during a procedure.
What’s in it for you
- Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers
- Flexible shifts
- Opportunities for advancement
We are looking for employees who want to GROW THE GOOD with us. It takes all of us to make a difference.
Qualifications
Position requirements
- A graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
- Must be on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry at the time employment begins.
- National certification preferred, but not required. New grads are welcome to apply with or without certification.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
From Sanford 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 Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit rural health system with 60 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) hospitals, 315 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) clinic locations and 60,000 (source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health) employees across the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Source: Sanford Health, About Sanford Health
Based in Sioux Falls, SDHires in 9 statesPay on its listings: 72.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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