Surgical Technologist

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN Date Posted: August 31, 2026 Department: Operating Room Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: ADIT-2-United Residual Workers-XUR Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary: At Allina Health, our surgical technology teams thrive in a warm, inclusive culture where teamwork, respect, and purpose drive everything we do. You’ll work with progressive technology and innovative tools that keep you at the leading edge of surgical care. In our fast-paced, collaborative environment, your skills matter- and so does your voice. Join a team where growth is encouraged, impact is real, and every day brings the chance to change lives!

Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day/evening shift Occasional weekends

Meet our Care Team Members: Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Principle Responsibilities

• Participates as a surgical team member
• Prepares the OR and sets up for procedures.
• Identifies supplies, instruments and equipment needed.
• Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly.
• Follows aseptic technique standards of practice.
• Complies with regulatory requirements for point of use care of instruments.
• Handles medications and specimens following policies/procedures.
• Assists the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures
• Maintains a sterile field.
• Anticipates needs for instruments, equipment and other supplies.
• Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately.
• Accounts for all instruments and items on the field.
• Communicates to physician and circulator when needs arise during the surgical intervention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of Surgical Technologist experience

Licenses/Certifications

Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:

• Certified Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 1 year of hire
• Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification within 1 year of hire

Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $36.07 to $47.99 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer

Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly.

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