Surgical Technologist Apprentice

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave
Receiving Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311


Date Posted:

November 02, 2026

Department:

16000661 Surg Tech Training Program

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day and evening shifts; hours will be days 7:00AM -3:30 PM for training, and then day/evening after that
• Occasional weekends
• $22.00/hr until you pass your NCCT certification exam
• Benefit Eligible

Program Details:

This is a paid, full time (1.0 FTE) intensive training program lasting approximately 8 months. Program is divided into two phases (~14 weeks of training followed by ~5 months orientation).

During the first 14 weeks, classroom days are held at Abbott Northwestern Hospital with program educators and clinical days are held at the hiring site in the operating room (OR) with a preceptor.

Classroom days consist of lectures, hands on skills training, in-services, and learning activities, online coursework, educator check-ins. Shifts during training are 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

After certification, you will transition into a Surgical Technologist role at your hired site and pay will be adjusted to a new graduate wage.

Apply to this position to be considered for all 4 opening at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Job Description:

The surgical technologist apprentice role is part of a paid full-time training program that will prepare the apprentice for a career as a surgical technologist and successfully complete the NCCT Surgical Technologist Certification exam.

The training program consists of online classes, classroom lectures, skills labs, exams, and clinicals. The first part of the training program will occur onsite at ANW and the second part is at the home site. During clinicals, the apprentice will learn under the direct supervision of their preceptor.

Skills the apprentice will gain include but are not limited to: Participate as a surgical team member. Prepare and set up the OR for procedures. Identify supplies, instruments, and equipment. Maintain a safe environment for patients and other staff, including using electrical equipment and instruments correctly and maintaining an appropriate sterile field. Follow aseptic technique standards of practice. Comply with Allina Health policies and regulatory requirements for point of use care of instruments, medications, and specimen handling. Assist the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures such as anticipating needs for instruments, equipment, and other supplies. Perform sponge, sharps, and other surgical counts accurately and account for all instruments and items on the field. Communicate appropriately to other team members when needs arise during the surgical intervention.

Principle Responsibilities

• Clinicals in the operating room which includes completing the necessary hours for certification
• Online MedCerts curriculum including certification exam
• Classroom lecture and labs on site
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Licenses/Certifications

• Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) required within 1 year of hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Flat Rate: $22.00 per hour

*This position is paid on a standard non-negotiable hourly rate. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

  

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.