Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) Surgical Services

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) – Spine & Neuro

Join a busy inpatient surgical services team in Saint Paul for a day-shift assignment with 3x12-hour scheduling and a $53.92 hourly rate. Work across spine, neurology, orthopedics, vascular, general surgery, and robotics in a Level 3 trauma teaching hospital, with weekly pay, medical benefits for W-2 clinicians, and dedicated support.

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Start Date: 12/07/2026

End Date/Duration: 02/22/2027; approximately 11 weeks

Shift: Days, 3x12-hour shifts; 06:45–19:15 or alternate 10:45–23:15 schedule

Hours/Week: 36 scheduled hours

Employment Type: W-2 assignment

License/Certs: NBSTSA certification and BLS required; pending Minnesota licensure accepted

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required; first-time clinicians not accepted

Pay & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $53.92 per hour

Competitive pay packages

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Comprehensive medical benefits for W-2 clinicians

Robust referral bonus program

24/7 dedicated team support

Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws

Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

Provide certified surgical technology support for spine and neuro procedures.

Prepare and maintain the surgical field using proper aseptic technique.

Scrub procedures across spine, orthopedic, vascular, general surgery, and robotic cases.

Support surgical teams in a busy inpatient operating room environment.

Maintain readiness of instruments, supplies, and equipment throughout procedures.

Respond to crash cart and other perioperative needs within scope of practice.

Float within scope to meet facility needs and participate in weekend and on-call coverage as needed.

What You Need

Required:

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

Minimum 2 years of surgical technology experience

Experience in inpatient, trauma, teaching hospital, and community hospital settings

Experience with scrubbing and aseptic technique

Ability to work weekends and take on-call assignments as needed

Minnesota licensure or pending state licensure accepted

Preferred:

Orthopedic and general surgery experience

Epic charting experience

Experience with XI robotics

About the Assignment This opportunity is with a leading facility in Saint Paul, Minnesota, supporting a 20-room operating department within an acute care, teaching, and Level 3 trauma hospital. The surgical services team manages a high-volume case mix with an emphasis on spine, orthopedics, vascular, general surgery, and robotics. Scrub colors are provided, and the facility uses Epic charting. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSVL