Surgical Technologist Jobs in Minnesota
Surgical Technologist jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where systems like Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and Allina Health maintain large surgical volumes across multiple facilities. Demand is strongest in orthopedic, cardiovascular, and neurosurgical specialties, with openings ranging from first-assist roles to lead scrub tech positions. Minnesota's major academic medical centers and regional hospitals keep the market consistently active for both new graduates and experienced candidates. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Responsibilities
- Serves as scrub person during operative procedures
- Anticipates surgeon’s needs
- Supplies appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
- Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
- Assures proper identification and handling of specimens.
- Completes all required sponge, sharps, and instrument counts.
- Follows appropriate action in emergency situations.
- Provides patient care
- Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.
- Assists in transfer/positioning of patients.
- Collaborates with the MD and circulating nurse to provide care for each patient.
- Respects the confidentiality of all information.
- Corrects use and setup of supplies and equipment
- Assures availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
- Assembles and adjust equipment.
- Cleans, replenishes, and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed.
- Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies.
- Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
- Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
- Communicates in a respective manner.
- Ensures a safe, secure environment.
- Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
- Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
- Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
Required Qualifications
- Military surgical assistant or
- LPN surgical assistant or
- Surgical technologist training
- If LPN, must be MN licensed
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)
- Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- 1- 3 years surgical experience
- AST Certification or certification eligible at time of hire
Qualifications: $37.67- $54.42 Hourly
Responsibilities
- Serves as scrub person during operative procedures
- Anticipates surgeon’s needs
- Supplies appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
- Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
- Assures proper identification and handling of specimens.
- Completes all required sponge, sharps, and instrument counts.
- Follows appropriate action in emergency situations.
- Provides patient care
- Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.
- Assists in transfer/positioning of patients.
- Collaborates with the MD and circulating nurse to provide care for each patient.
- Respects the confidentiality of all information.
- Corrects use and setup of supplies and equipment
- Assures availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
- Assembles and adjust equipment.
- Cleans, replenishes, and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed.
- Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies.
- Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient.
- Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
- Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
- Communicates in a respective manner.
- Ensures a safe, secure environment.
- Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
- Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
- Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
Required Qualifications
- Military surgical assistant or
- LPN surgical assistant or
- Surgical technologist training
- If LPN, must be MN licensed
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)
- Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- 1- 3 years surgical experience
- AST Certification or certification eligible at time of hire
Qualifications: $37.67- $54.42 Hourly
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Surgical Technologist Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fairview Health Services12
- Essentia Health5
- Mayo Clinic3
- Allina Health3
- Sanford Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in surgical technologist jobs across Minnesota.
- Graduation from a CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited surgical technology program required
- Certified Surgical Technologist credential through NBSTSA strongly preferred or required
- Minimum one to two years of scrubbing experience in an accredited hospital setting
- Demonstrated proficiency scrubbing orthopedic, general, or cardiovascular surgical cases
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift surgical equipment in a sterile environment
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association current at time of hire
Surgical Technologist Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a surgical technologist in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not require a state-issued license for surgical technologists, but most employers require graduation from a program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES and the Certified Surgical Technologist credential issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. The path typically starts with an accredited associate degree or certificate program at schools such as Hennepin Technical College or Lake Superior College, followed by passing the CST exam before or shortly after hire.
How much do surgical technologists make in Minnesota?
Surgical technologists in Minnesota earn a median of about $80,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,820 for the lowest 10% to over $98,470 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire surgical technologists in Minnesota?
Minnesota surgical technologist roles are posted by Fairview Health Services, Essentia Health, and Mayo Clinic and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The heaviest consistent hiring comes from large integrated health systems that operate multiple surgical suites across the Twin Cities and regional campuses.
Which Minnesota cities have the most surgical technologist jobs?
Minneapolis, Edina, and Maple Grove account for the largest share of surgical technologist openings in Minnesota. Minneapolis and Saint Paul drive volume through their dense concentration of hospital campuses and specialty surgery centers, while Rochester's market is anchored by Mayo Clinic's world-renowned surgical programs, and Duluth serves as the regional hub for northeastern Minnesota's health systems.
Are there remote surgical technologist jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Surgical technology is a hands-on, sterile-field role performed entirely in operating rooms, so remote work doesn't apply to the core position. About 0% of surgical technologist openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those are almost exclusively in education, clinical coordination, or surgical technology instruction rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a surgical technologist in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a surgical technologist new-graduate or externship position at a large Minnesota health system while still completing your accredited program. Allina Health, M Health Fairview, and HealthPartners regularly onboard new graduates through structured orientation programs. Candidates coming from central sterile processing or surgical nursing assistant roles at Minnesota hospitals also have a strong foothold. Holding a current CST credential, even as a newly certified candidate, gives you a clear edge over applicants who have not yet tested.
Where can I find and apply to surgical technologist jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to surgical technologist jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings across health systems, surgical centers, and specialty practices. Search the listings, find the roles that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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