Surgical Technologist Jobs
A Surgical Technologist, also known as a Surgical Tech or Operating Room Technician, is an integral part of the surgical team in the med tech industry. Their primary responsibility is to assist doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and surgical tools are sterilized and readily available. They also assist during the operation by passing instruments to surgeons, holding organs in place, or using retractors. After the surgery, they may help dress wounds and transfer patients to recovery rooms.
Important skills for a Surgical Technologist include strong attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, good physical stamina for long surgeries, and excellent hand-eye coordination. In addition to these skills, Surgical Technologists usually need to hold a certification. The most common certifications are the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and the Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing. Prior to becoming a Surgical Technologist, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Medical Assistant, or even work in medical equipment sterilization, to gain experience in the medical field.
- Eye Care Partners
- Wichita, KS
- 2 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Wichita, KS
- 2 days ago
Operates sterilizer, lights, suction, and other Operating Room equipment and diagnostic equipment. Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed. Helps clean and restock operating room....
Surgical Technician, Ophthalmology (PRN) - PRN, 3 days per month!
- Eye Care Partners
- Hannibal, MO
- 2 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Hannibal, MO
- 2 days ago
Operates sterilizer, lights, suction, and other Operating Room equipment and diagnostic equipment. Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed. Helps clean and restock operating room....
- Eye Care Partners
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- 2 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- 2 days ago
Operates sterilizer, lights, suction, and other Operating Room equipment and diagnostic equipment. Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed. Helps clean and restock operating room....
Surgical Technician - Blue Ash ASC
- Eye Care Partners
- Blue Ash, OH
- 3 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Blue Ash, OH
- 3 days ago
Operates sterilizer, lights, suction, and other Operating Room equipment and diagnostic equipment. Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed. Helps clean and restock operating room....
Minimum 3 Years Experience required -NBSTSA -BLS * Required to Scrub*
Shift: Variable-PRN Location: Scott & White-Waxahachie Setting: Operating Room 1-2 years of radiologic technologist experience highly desired About Us Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote...
$4.00/hr for candidates with 2 + years of Surgical Technologist experience Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora Department: OR Operating Room AIP FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 0.00...
Required Licensure/Certification: State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider....
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Summary: Demonstrates skills needed to perform as a proficient certified surgical technologist....
standards; and assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and used material....
Surgical Technologist (CST) - Ambulatory Surgery Center
- New Britain, CT
- 18 days ago
- New Britain, CT
- 18 days ago
Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment....
Surgical Technologist (CST) - Eye Surgery Center
- Newington, CT
- 30+ days ago
- Newington, CT
- 30+ days ago
Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or be able to obtain certification within one year of employment....
Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR Cardio Vascular
- Hartford, CT
- 30+ days ago
- Hartford, CT
- 30+ days ago
Qualifications Completion of a surgical technologist program....
Surgical Technologist (CST) - Orthopedic Operating Room
- Hartford, CT
- 30+ days ago
- Hartford, CT
- 30+ days ago
As a Certified Surgical Technologist at The Bone & Joint Institute, you shall find: Competitive wages Clinical Ladders An incomparable benefits package including tuition reimbursement An ideal fit for...
standards; and assists with cleaning operating room after the operation ensuring proper routing of equipment, and used material....
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- NOMAD
- Surgical Technology
- Instrument Sterilization
- Decontamination
- Draping
- Patient Transport
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Vascular
- Sterile Processing
- Operating Room
- Labor & Delivery
- General Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Gynecology
- Surgical Assisting
- Labeling
- Urology
- Aseptic Technique
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Surgery
- Orthopedic
- Outpatient
- Infection Control
- Instrumentation
- Trauma
- Sterilization
- Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
- Pediatrics
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Assembly
- Diagnostic
- Wellness
- Nursing
- Referrals
- Health Care
- Reimbursement
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Regulations
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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