Surgical Technician Jobs in New Jersey

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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Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) - Cardiac Surgery

  • Newark, NJ
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 45+ days ago

Overview: Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare,...

Surgical Technician Perioperative Intern - HPW - FT - Day

  • Pennington, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Pennington, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

This allows the Surgical Technician Intern to advance to the Surgical Technician Resident position....

Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) job in Moorestown, New Jersey. travelers who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package...

Certified Surgical Technician, O.R.

  • Somers Point, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Somers Point, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Requirements ######National Certification as a Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA or NCCT; or has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force...

Surgical Technician

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Successfully completed a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists OR holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National...

Surgical Technologist Weekend PRN

  • Camden, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 2 days ago

License/Certification Requirements Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).OR Certification from its...

Tech - OR Tech

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Room Tech (ORT) Management / RN Radiation Therapist Medical Surgical (Med Surg) / RN Respiratory Therapist Motherbaby / RN Sterile Processing Tech New Grad / RN RDMS / Ultrasound Tech NICU (Neonatal...

OR Technician - Operating Room - F/T with Benefits Evening

  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 6 days ago

. + Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Surgical Technologist If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!...

Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Surgery

  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities The Operating Room Tech is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintaining sterile field during case and providing surgeon...

Successful completion of a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologist or holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by National...

Surgical Tech Student, Full-Time, Days, Operating Room, Washington Township

  • Turnersville, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Turnersville, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Surgical Tech Student, Full-Time, Days, Operating Room, Washington Township Job Description Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Surgical Technician Student (non-certified) at Jefferson...

Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need....

Surgical Technician

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Surgical Technologist certification- will require to provide cert # * High School diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program. * Specialty- Neuro, Spine, Cardiac...

OR Technician - Operating Room - F/T with Benefits Evening

  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Surgical Technologist If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!...

Surgical Tech, Certified, Operating Room, Full Time, Evening

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 7 days ago

In accordance with the AST Guidelines, the certified surgical technologist may assist during basic robotic surgery cases only after completing the competency assessment for Robotic surgery....

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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
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Orthopedics Surgical Technology
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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in New Jersey

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


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in New Jersey offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.2%
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
17.5%
Master's Degree
4.0%
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 in New Jersey
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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