Surgical Technician Jobs

A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.

For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or GED Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS...

Eye Care Partners

Surgical Technician - PRN!

EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or GED Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS...

Eye Care Partners

Surgical Technician

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or other Surgical Technician certifications...

ForTec Medical

Clinical Technology Specialist

Our extensive training program allows our clinical technology specialists to provide support to surgeons in the operating room in order to deliver the best outcome for patients....

Surgical Tech - Requirements : HS Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room setting or graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required...

Do you have a Radiologic Technologist license? Love the hustle and bustle of a busy clinic? Join ROC as a Radiologic Technologist! This position will remain posted until filled. You would take...

Surgical Technologist - Sanford Chamberlain

  • Chamberlain, SD
  • 25 days ago
  • Chamberlain, SD
  • 25 days ago

Experience in an operating room setting is preferred....

Surgical Technologist Inpatient MCK Surgery PRN

  • Montrose, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Montrose, SD
  • 13 days ago

What you will do Prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures in a timely fashion....

Surgical Technician (Certified)

  • Parkston, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Parkston, SD
  • 13 days ago

Washes and sterilizes equipment and keeps a clean operating room. Rotates in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics....

Surgical Technologist Inpatient Surgery

  • Valley Springs, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Valley Springs, SD
  • 13 days ago

What you will do Prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures in a timely fashion....

Surgical Technician (Certified) Operating Room

  • Groton, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Groton, SD
  • 13 days ago

Washes and sterilizes equipment and keeps a clean operating room. Rotates in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics....

Surgical Technician (Certified) Surgery

  • Blunt, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Blunt, SD
  • 13 days ago

Washes and sterilizes equipment and keeps a clean operating room. Rotates in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics....

Surgical Technologist (Non-Certified)

  • Blunt, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Blunt, SD
  • 13 days ago

Location: Avera St Mary's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon...

Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR General Surgery

  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Completion of a surgical technician program....

Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR General Surgery

  • Hanover, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanover, CT
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technician program Licensure, Certification, Registration Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical...

Surgical Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Surgical Leadership
It used to be that surgeons rose within their organizations almost entirely on their technical skills. However, in todaysmore complex health care institutions, leadership, management and business...
Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic
This fully online course is intended to prepare surgical care providers to deliver surgical care during a pandemic, while protecting their patients, their colleagues, themselves and their families...
Orthopedics Surgical Technology
Welcome to this course in surgical technology designed for medical students interested in orthopedic surgery. This course will provide students with an in depth understanding of what they need to...

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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technicians
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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