Surgical Technologist Jobs in Minnesota

A Surgical Technologist, also known as a Surgical Tech or Operating Room Technician, is an integral part of the surgical team in the med tech industry. Their primary responsibility is to assist doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and surgical tools are sterilized and readily available. They also assist during the operation by passing instruments to surgeons, holding organs in place, or using retractors. After the surgery, they may help dress wounds and transfer patients to recovery rooms.

Important skills for a Surgical Technologist include strong attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, good physical stamina for long surgeries, and excellent hand-eye coordination. In addition to these skills, Surgical Technologists usually need to hold a certification. The most common certifications are the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and the Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing. Prior to becoming a Surgical Technologist, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Medical Assistant, or even work in medical equipment sterilization, to gain experience in the medical field.

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Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $1872/wk

  • Duluth, MN
  • 21 days ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 21 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel OR Tech (Surgical Tech) Rochester, Minnesota 947813

  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 hour ago

technology program preferred Epic Travel Staffing: Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options 401(k) matching program Weekly direct deposit Concierge state licensing program...

Travel OR Tech (Surgical Tech) Rochester, MN 948113

  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 hour ago

Job Details Start Date ASAP Shift Variable Duration 14 weeks Specialty OR Tech, Travel Allied City Rochester State MN Experience 1 Years Job Description This is a travel OR Tech assignment in...

Travel Nursing Surgical Technologist

  • Woodbury, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Woodbury, MN
  • 1 hour ago

PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Woodbury, Minnesota....

Certified Surgical Technologist

  • Golden Valley, MN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Golden Valley, MN
  • 1 hour ago

Certified Surgical Technologist - $35-46 per hour RKA Recruiting-Permanent Positions is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a job in Golden Valley, Minnesota....

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2280/wk

  • Woodbury, MN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Woodbury, MN
  • 2 hours ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Surgical Technologist or LPN - Surgery

  • Bemidji, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bemidji, MN
  • 7 hours ago

Qualifications Surgical Technologist: Must be a graduate of a school of surgical technology. Experience in an operating room setting is required....

Surgical Technologist

  • Buffalo, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Buffalo, MN
  • 8 hours ago

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...

Sterile Processing/Operating Room Technician

  • Mankato, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Responsibilities The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for performing delegated activities to support the operating room team in the care of the surgical patient....

Total Joint Surgical Tech

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Technologist Program 1+ years of surgical technician experience working with total joints Completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or a current BLS certification....

Travel Surgical Tech (754459)

  • Rochester, MN
  • 17 hours ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 17 hours ago

Travel - Surgical Tech Weekly Gross Pay: $1969.2 - $2169.2 Location: Rochester, MN, United States Start date: 04-22-2025 Assignment length: 14 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous...

Certified Surgical Technologist - $35-46 per hour

  • Robbinsdale, MN
  • 18 hours ago
  • Robbinsdale, MN
  • 18 hours ago

RKA Recruiting-Permanent Positions is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for a job in Robbinsdale, Minnesota....

Travel Surgical Technician - $2,010 per week

  • Rochester, MN
  • 22 hours ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 22 hours ago

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Rochester, Minnesota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technician Discipline: Allied Health...

Certified Surg Tech Travel Job

  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 1 day ago

Setting: Hospital Jackson HealthPros is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to expertly assist physicians and nurses in the operating room during surgical procedures, ensuring the...

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - $2,200 per week. Job in Minnesota Gr8Jobs

  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 1 day ago
  • St Louis Park, MN
  • 1 day ago

GLC On-The-Go is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in St Louis Park, Minnesota....

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Surgical Technologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic
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NCCT Surgical Technologist 20-Test Bundle
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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam Prep
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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Minnesota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Minnesota offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
17.7%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technologists in Minnesota
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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