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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Surgical Technologist - First Assist

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Education: Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program is required. Graduation from accredited First Assistant program within 18 months of start date....

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $1512/wk

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 1 day 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 Certified Surgical Technologist CST

  • Jackson, MI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 14 hours ago

THE POSITION: Certified surgical technologists (CST) generally care for surgical patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and attending doctor(s) of the patient's case....

Travel Surgical Technologist (CST)

  • Jackson, MI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 14 hours ago

Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), have a valid surgical technologist license if applicable, and BLS certification....

Surgical Technician

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 1 day ago

Required Qualifications: Education Associates degree in Surgical Technology OR two (2) years of surgical technologist experience Exp e rience No experience required with Associates degree; without Associates...

Travel Allied - OR Tech (Surgical Tech)

  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
  • 1 day 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 Length: 13 weeks Weekend For Call Only On Call 1 night call per...

Travel Allied - OR Tech (Surgical Tech)

  • Bay City, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Bay City, MI
  • 1 day ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel CST OR CVOR Shift : Days / 7a-3p, 85, 40 hrs per week, M F w/ call (5:30a 2p) Length : 13 weeks Requirements: 1.5+ years of experience required BLS NBSTSA...

Travel Surgical Technologist, CST, ST

  • MI
  • 1 day ago
  • MI
  • 1 day ago

Technologist....

Travel Surgical Tech - 896423

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 2 days ago

Surgical Tech Location: Pontiac, MI Start Date: 05/12/2025 Shift: 3x12 Days Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity! Join Anders Group, a...

Surg Tech - Operating Room (OR) - Must Be CST or NBTSA Certified

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Requirements include: 1 year of recent Surg Tech experience Current Surg Tech certification within the state of practice Current CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or NBTSA (National Board...

Travel Surgical Tech - 896424

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 2 days ago

Surgical Tech Location: Pontiac, MI Start Date: 05/12/2025 Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity! Join Anders Group, a...

Surgical Technologist MHC OR

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Technology OR the successful completion of a Surgical Technology Program- Required Surgical Technologist Certification through the Association of Surgical Technologist OR The National Board of Surgical...

Surgical Technician

  • Jackson, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 2 days ago

Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, building services and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs...

Travel Surgical Tech (777856)

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 2 days ago

Travel - Surgical Tech Location: Grand Rapids, MI, United States Start date: 05-19-2025 Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous travel experience is not...

Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, OR

  • Jackson, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, MI
  • 3 days ago

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (OR) If you are a detail-oriented professional passionate about supporting surgical teams, join us as a Surgical Technologist....

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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
21.4%
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 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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