OR Tech Jobs in Minnesota

OR Tech jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, concentrated in the Twin Cities metro's large academic medical centers, regional hospital systems, and ambulatory surgery centers that anchor care delivery statewide. The heaviest hiring runs through Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Rochester, where employers such as Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and Allina Health maintain substantial surgical volumes across orthopedics, cardiovascular procedures, and general surgery. Openings exist at every level from new grads holding a Surgical Technology certificate to experienced scrub techs and circulating assistants moving into lead or educator roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerTarget
Top cityDuluth, MN
Cities hiring33
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring4

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Essentia Health
Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Family Practice
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Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Family Practice
Essentia Health
Duluth, Minnesota
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$17.32 - $30.89/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Essentia Health
Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Float Pool
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Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Float Pool
Essentia Health
Duluth, Minnesota
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$17.32 - $30.89/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Essentia Health
Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Weight Management
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Essentia Health
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Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant Apprentice, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Weight Management
Essentia Health
Duluth, Minnesota
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$17.32 - $30.89/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Property Solutions & Services, Inc
Roving Maintenance Tech- No On Call, Nights, or Weekends!
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Roving Maintenance Tech- No On Call, Nights, or Weekends!
Property Solutions & Services, Inc
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$30 - $36/hr
51-200

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Essentia Health
Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Hematology/Oncology
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Essentia Health
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Clinic Care Tech, Medical Assistant, or LPN - Hematology/Oncology
Essentia Health
Hibbing, Minnesota
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$17.26 - $30.57/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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OR Tech Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Duluth
4 jobs
Woodbury
2 jobs
Rochester
2 jobs
Saint Paul
2 jobs
Minneapolis
2 jobs
Apple Valley
2 jobs
Eagan
1 job
Edina
1 job
Baxter
1 job

OR Tech Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Target
    Target35
  • Essentia Health
    Essentia Health4
  • Resa Power
    Resa Power1
  • Property Solutions & Services
    Property Solutions & Services1

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in OR tech jobs across Minnesota.

  • Active CST credential from NBSTSA or eligibility to sit for the national certification exam
  • Graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited surgical technology program recognized by Minnesota employers
  • Minimum one year of hands-on scrubbing experience in a licensed acute-care or ambulatory surgical setting
  • Demonstrated proficiency in orthopedic, general, and laparoscopic surgical procedures and sterile technique
  • Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or equivalent provider
  • Ability to meet physical requirements including prolonged standing, lifting surgical equipment, and on-call availability

OR Tech Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an or tech in Minnesota?

Minnesota does not issue a separate state license for surgical technologists, so the path runs through national certification and accredited education. You complete a surgical technology program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, then sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Most Minnesota hospital systems and ambulatory surgery centers require or strongly prefer the CST credential before hiring.

Which companies hire or techs in Minnesota?

Companies currently hiring or techs in Minnesota include Target, Essentia Health, and Resa Power, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's concentration of large integrated health systems and academic medical centers means consistent, year-round openings rather than seasonal spikes.

Which Minnesota cities have the most or tech jobs?

Duluth, Woodbury, and Rochester have the most or tech openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro dominates because of its density of major hospital campuses and ambulatory surgery centers, while Rochester's volume is driven almost entirely by Mayo Clinic's large multispecialty surgical program, making it one of the highest-volume single-site employers in the state.

How can I get hired as an or tech in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited surgical technology program that includes a clinical practicum, then applying to new-grad or extern programs at large Minnesota systems such as Allina Health, M Health Fairview, or HealthPartners, which periodically bring in candidates directly from accredited programs. Central sterile processing technician roles at those same institutions are a common lateral entry point, since the instrument and sterile-field knowledge transfers directly and hiring managers recognize the background.

Where can I find and apply to or tech jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to or tech jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly through each listing.

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