CST - Surgical Technologist (As Needed) - Deer River ...

Job Description:Seeking a surgical technologist to serve at Essentia Health's Deer River Hospital in Deer River, Minnesota. This CST works on a casual, as-needed basis, picking up shifts to support our surgical team. Shifts are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. We’re a Level IV Trauma Center and 20-bed Critical Access Hospital, complete with a 24-hour emergency room and private, hotel-like hospital rooms. We are in the same medical center building as our Deer River Clinic and Essentia Health-Homestead, our long-term care facility. Education Qualifications: Graduate of an 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:  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: Certified as a Surgical Technologist within one year of hire. AHA Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire. 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. Job Location: Essentia Deer River Hospital Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start/End: 7:00 am/3:30 pm Hours Per Pay Period: PRN Compensation Range: $23.35 - $38.60 / hour Union: Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU) FTE: 0 Weekends: No Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:

Created: 2025-11-01