Surgical Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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ForTec Medical

Clinical Technology Specialist - ( Pittsburgh, PA )

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....

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2400/wk

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 hours ago

Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant....

OR Tech - CVOR

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 hours ago

Description: As a CVOR Tech, you'll be an important part of the cardiovascular operating room team....

Surgical Technician Intern-Surgery

  • Meadville, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Meadville, PA
  • 7 hours ago

JOB DUTIES Ability to assist with operative policies and procedures following AORN and Meadville Medical Center guidelines. Lift and transport patients, provide proper positioning for patients....

Sterile Processing Technician - Operating Room (OR)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

Surgical Technician

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 10 hours ago

Qualifications Technical School certificate course in Surgical Technology required Associate Degree in Surgical Technology preferred 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required...

Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, CVOR

  • Altoona, PA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 15 hours ago

Work Environment: Work in hospitals or specialized cardiovascular operating rooms equipped with advanced surgical technology....

Surgical Technologist (CVOR) - full time, days

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 15 hours ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) year of Operating Room scrub experience. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees....

Surgical Technologist/FA - UPMC Williamsport Surgical Services Full-Time Days with Call

  • Williamsport, PA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Williamsport, PA
  • 18 hours ago

Assist surgeon during operating room procedures. Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient....

Surg Tech CVOR Travel Job

  • Erie, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Erie, PA
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Requirements: Current certification from a program accredited by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) BLS Certification 1 year experience as a certified...

Travel OR Tech (Surgical Tech) CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating room)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Local Shifts Allied - Certified CVOR Tech Shift : Days / 7a-7p, 12x1, 12 hours per week Length : 13 weeks Requirements: 2 years recent CVOR experience Circulation...

Travel Allied - OR Tech (Surgical Tech)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Local Shifts Allied Certified CVOR Tech Shift : Days / 7a-7p, 121, 12 hours per week Length : 13 weeks Requirements: 2 years recent CVOR experience Circulation...

Surgical Tech

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent certification Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position Summary: Surgical Technologists facilitate the safe and effective execution...

Operating Room Technician - Stadium ASC

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

Title Operating Room Technician - Stadium ASC EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer....

Specialty Sales (Style, Beauty or Tech) (T2905)

  • West Chester, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • West Chester, PA
  • 2 days ago

ALL ABOUT TARGET Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. ALL...

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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
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 in Pennsylvania

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


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Pennsylvania 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 in Pennsylvania
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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