Surgical Technician Jobs in Albany, NY

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 - Operating Room

  • Albany, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Salary Range: $47,921.64 - $71,882.46Hourly Range: $24.00/hr. - $31.66/hr....

Surgical Tech III - Operating Room

  • Albany, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Salary Range: $51,755.37 - $77,633.06Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of...

Per Diem - Surgical Technologist - Samaritan Hospital

  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

employed or contracted beyond that period without obtaining a certified surgical technologist credential; or NYS LPN License; or Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology...

Operating Room Tech - St. Peters Hospital

  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago

employed or contracted beyond that period without obtaining a certified surgical technologist credential; or NYS LPN License; or Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology...

Surgical Tech I/II - Operating Room

  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $51,755.37 - $77,633.06Hourly Range: $24.00/hr. - $31.66/hr....

Surgical Technologist - Samaritan Hospital

  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Troy, NY (11 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 7 days ago

employed or contracted beyond that period without obtaining a certified surgical technologist credential; or NYS LPN License; or Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology...

Surgical Tech I: Main OR - 40hrs/week, EVENINGS

  • Albany, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 13 days ago

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,136.28 - $57,590.79Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of...

Surgical Tech I: Main OR - 40hrs/week, DAYS

  • Albany, NY
  • 13 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 13 days ago

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,136.28 - $57,590.79Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the...

Surgical Tech II, 3p-3a, holiday and weekend commitment

  • Albany, NY
  • 14 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 14 days ago

Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions...

Surgical Tech I

  • Albany, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 20 days ago

Surgical Technologist Upon Hire - required LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!...

Surgical Tech I - Evenings

  • Albany, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 20 days ago

Surgical Technologist Upon Hire - required LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting...

Surgical Tech III: 40hrs/week, Days

  • Albany, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 20 days ago

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $51,755.37 - $77,633.06Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the...

Surgical Tech III OR

  • Albany, NY
  • 20 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 20 days ago

Surgical Technologist Upon Hire - required LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting...

Surgical Technologist - Cardiac Surgery - Travel - (Surg Tech)

  • Albany, NY
  • 22 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 22 days ago

technician, surgical care, allied, allied health, healthcare, health care, patient care, medical, cardiac surgical technologist, cardiac surgical tech, CVOR tech, CVOR surgical technician...

Surgical Tech - Surgical Tech

  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY (8 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 28 days ago

Job Details Details Client Name Ellis Hospital Job Type Travel Profession Surgical Tech Specialty Surgical Tech Job Title Surgical Tech - Surgical Tech Weekly Pay $2,640 Shift Details Shift 07:00...

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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in Albany, NY

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Albany, NY 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
2.0%
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 Albany, NY
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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