Surgical Technologist Jobs in Michigan

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.

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Ability to operate sterilizer, lights, suction, and other operating room equipment/ diagnostic equipment. Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed. Helps clean and restock operating room....

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $1760/wk

  • Rochester, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, MI
  • 3 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2320/wk

  • Midland, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Midland, MI
  • 3 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2320/wk

  • Clinton Twp, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Clinton Twp, MI
  • 9 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Travel Surgical Tech

  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Certification (CST or equivalent) preferred or required based on state regulations....

Travel Surgical Technologist (CST) - $1,820 per week

  • Muskegon, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Muskegon, MI
  • 1 hour ago

KPG Allied is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Muskegon, Michigan.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Surgical TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart...

Travel Allied - OR Tech (Surgical Tech)

  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 1 hour ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Certified Surgical Tech (CST) Operating Room (OR) Shift: Days / 6:45a-3:15p, 85, 40hrs per week, 32 Hour Guarantee Length: 13 weeks Weekend Requirements: 1 weekend...

Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,603 per week. Job in Rochester Gr8Jobs

  • Rochester, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rochester, MI
  • 6 hours ago

Uniti Med is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Rochester, Michigan....

Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,593 per week. Job in Rochester Gr8Jobs

  • Rochester, MI
  • 6 hours ago
  • Rochester, MI
  • 6 hours ago

TRS Healthcare is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Rochester, Michigan....

Travel Surgical Tech - 917462

  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 15 hours ago

Surgical Tech Location: Sault St. Marie, MI Start Date: 07/14/2025 Shift: 5x8 days Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity! Join Anders...

Certified Surgical Technologist(CST) / Travel / Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist Operating Room Type: Surgical Technician Owosso, MI MAS Medical Staffing is currently seeking a(n) Surgical...

Travel Surgical Tech - $1768/wk gross

  • Rochester, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Rochester, MI
  • 1 day ago

Job Number Job Number 916597 Description Surgical Tech Location: Rochester, MI Start Date: 07/07/2025 Shift: 5x8 Rotating Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on...

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 1 day ago

This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and...

PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Midland, Michigan....

Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,450 per week

  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 1 day ago

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan....

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Michigan

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


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Michigan offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
17.5%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

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


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