Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003400 SURGERY - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Essentia Health is seeking a surgical aide to serve in the operating room at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, Minnesota. This aide works primarily day shifts, both 7 am to 4 pm and 10 am to 7 pm. Evening shifts of 3 pm to 12 am and on-call are required one out of every four weeks. One weekend every four weeks and a holiday rotation are also required. The primary duties of this role are cleaning and stocking, but some patient transport may also be required.

Education Qualifications:

• No educational requirements.

About Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows in the care you provide. Driven by our mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, our clinical and support teams come together every day to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we are privileged to serve. Here, you’ll find an award-winning culture built around genuine work-life balance, long-term stability, and the resources you need to continually grow your career. See why Essentia Health is truly like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

 

Why Choose St. Mary's Medical Center?

Every successful surgery depends on a dedicated team working behind the scenes to ensure the operating room is clean, stocked, and ready for each procedure. As a surgical aide at St. Mary’s Medical Center, you’ll play an important role in protecting patient safety and keeping our surgical suites ready to deliver exceptional care. If you take pride in attention to detail, enjoy hands-on, active work, and thrive in a supportive, collaborative team environment, this is an opportunity to build your skills and make a meaningful difference every day. Join us in caring for our Twin Ports community in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking Lake Superior.

What You'll Do:

Under the direction of the Business Manager, stocks and censuses supplies and equipment in all areas of OR-Surgical Services and Perfusion to ensure the maintenance of proper levels of supplies, materials and equipment. Maintains department/work area in a safe, clean and orderly condition to assure safe operation and product integrity.

Additional responsibilities will include the transport of stable patients from inpatient rooms and assisting transporting critical patients from the ICU and ER to the operating room or pre-op area.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• No certifications or licensure required.

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

7 am / 10 am / 3 pm

Shift End Time:

4 pm / 7 pm / 12 am

Weekends:

One weekend every 4 weeks.

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

Yes

Union:

SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

Union Posting Deadline:

11/2/2026

Compensation Range:

$20.39 - $25.45

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.