Surgical Technologist Jobs in Edison, NJ

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 Tech

  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Description: As an Operating Room Technician, also sometimes called Surgical Technologists, you are an important part of the operating room team....

OR Technician - Operating Room - Per Diem Day

  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Surgical Technologist (CST) unless exempt per NJ Surgical Technology Certification Law. + AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification....

OR Technician - Operating Room - F/T with Benefits Day

  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Surgical Technologist (CST) unless exempt per NJ Surgical Technology Certification Law. + AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification....

Certified Surgical Technologist - Per Diem - Same Day - Morristown

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for assisting nursing personnel in giving quality care to patients in the operating room....

Certified Surgical Technologist - Full-time Nights 7p - 7a, L&D, Morristown Medical Center

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need....

Surgical Technologist / Certified Surgical Tech CST / ST

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Technology High school diploma or equivalent is required Certifications Necessary: Must possess a current CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential BLS certification required (or ability to...

Surgical Technologist / CST / Certified Surgical Tech

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Technology program is necessary A high school diploma or equivalent is required Certifications Required: Active CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential required BLS certification (or the ability...

OR Technician - Operating Room - F/T with Benefits Evening

  • Edison, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Surgical Technologist (CST) unless exempt per NJ Surgical Technology Certification Law. + AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification....

OR Tech

  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Ability to stand for long periods of time Certification/Licensure Certified Surgical Technologist-required Current BLS - required Days w/ eo wknd & hols; 7a-3p Salary Range: $34.559/hr - $44.308/hr...

OR Technician - Operating Room - F/T with Benefits Evening

  • Edison, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) unless exempt per NJ Surgical Technology Certification Law...

Surgical Technician, Per Diem-Night, Somerville NJ

  • Somerville, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Somerville, NJ (14 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Surgical Technician Location: RWJ Somerset Department: Labor & Delivery Req#: ... Status: Per Diem Shift: Night Pay Range: $33.21 - $33.21 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects...

Certified Surgical Tech - Full-Time, Rahway, NJ

  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist Location: RWJ Rahway Department: Operating Room Req#: ......

OR Technician, Operating Room

  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (8 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: OR Technician Location: RWJ Rahway Department: Operating Room Req#: ......

Operating Room Technician II, (Certified Surgical Technologist) Perioperative Services

  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

An Operating Room technician II is a non-certified technician....

Certified Surgical Technologist - FT - Morristown (Same Day Sugery)

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need....

Demographic Data for Edison, NJ

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Edison, NJ 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 Technologists in Edison, NJ
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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