Education to Employment - Surgical Technologist
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Seeking Surgical Technologist students to
commit to serve with Essentia Health in the operating room at St.
Mary's Medical Center, located in Duluth, Minnesota. This surgical
technologist works 36 hours weekly, including every fourth weekend
and a holiday rotation. Shifts are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 10:00 am to
6:30 pm, and 11:00 pm to 7:30 am. Around four night shifts are
required every four weeks. Selected applicants will receive a paid
education benefit in exchange for serving at Essentia Health for a
contracted period of time upon graduation. You must be currently
enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program to qualify.
Education Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in 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:
https://vimeo.com/284233541 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: Certification as a Surgical
Technologist is required within one year after 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: Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Shift Rotation: Day/Night Rotation (United States of America) Shift
Start/End: 7:00 am / 10:00 am / 11:00 pm / 3:30 pm / 6:30 pm / 7:30
am Hours Per Pay Period: 72 Compensation Range: $28.82 - $41.81 /
hour Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) FTE: 0.9 Weekends:
Every Fourth Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
Keywords: Essentia Health, Duluth , Education to Employment - Surgical Technologist, Healthcare , Duluth, Minnesota
