**Job Description** **Job Description:** 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. **Education Qualifications:** East Market: + Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program or completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program Brainerd Lakes: + Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist Program OR + Completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program OR + 6 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist with the demonstrated qualification to sit for certification exam. Virginia and Grand Rapids Locations only: + Graduate or Certification from accredited surgical technologist program or graduate of accredited practical nursing program OR + Completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program West Market: + Graduate of accredited Surgical Technologist program OR + Completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program Fosston Location only: + Graduate or Certification from accredited surgical technologist program, or graduate of accredited practical nursing program OR + Completion an Essentia Health Surgical Technologist Apprentice Training Program **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** Required Certification/Licensure: Applies to all Markets: + National certification (NCCT) within 12 months of hire if hired following the completion of an approved Essentia Health apprenticeship program **East Market:** + Nothing noted East Brainerd Lakes: + Certified as a Surgical Technologist within one year of hire or transfer + Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire **Job Location:** Essentia Health Surgery Center - Grand Rapids **Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start/End:** 0700, 0800, 0900/1530, 1630, 1730 **Hours Per Pay Period:** 72 **Compensation Range:** $25.42 - $38.13 / hour **Union:** **FTE:** 0 **Weekends:** every 3rd weekend **Call Obligations:** 1 **Sign On Bonus:** Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.