Surgical Technologist Jobs in New Jersey

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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Travel Surgical Technologist (CST)

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Travel Surgical Technologist Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Livingston, NJ Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist for a 13 week travel...

Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) - Cardiac Surgery

  • Newark, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities: The Surgical Technologist, Cardiac Surgery is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintaining sterile field during case...

Surgical Tech Student, Full-Time, Days, Operating Room, Washington Township

  • Turnersville, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Turnersville, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Job Details Surgical Tech Student, Full-Time, Days, Operating Room, Washington Township Job Description Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Surgical Technician Student (non-certified) at Jefferson...

Surgical Technician

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 hours ago

Technologist in an inpatient environment. * Certified Surgical Technologist certification- will require to provide cert # * High School diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited Surgical...

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

  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

Licensed Practical Nurse or Certified Surgical Technologist If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!...

Surgical Tech, Certified, Operating Room, Full Time, Evening

  • Paramus, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 15 hours ago

In accordance with the AST Guidelines, the certified surgical technologist may assist during basic robotic surgery cases only after completing the competency assessment for Robotic surgery....

Helps maintain a safe, neat, and clean environment to facilitate safe and effective patient care in the Operating Room....

Surgical Technician Perioperative - Hopewell - Full-time - Day

  • Pennington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Pennington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card....

Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery, Full-Time Nights, Mt. Holly

  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program. Training/Certifications/Licensure: BLS....

Surgical Technician - Per Diem Days

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent You must meet the NJ requirements under the Surgical Technologist law to be considered for this opportunity BLS is required Must be a graduate of an...

Surgical Technician-Riverview-OR-Full Time-Days-Benefits

  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent You must meet the NJ requirements under the Surgical Technologist law to be considered for this opportunity BLS is required 6 months OR experience is...

Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,136 per week

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 4 days ago

for surgical technologists which may include operating room/surgical training completed in the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard of the United States or in the United States Public...

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology or related field. 2. Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program. 3. 3-5 years of experience as a Scrub Tech in a Hospital Setting....

Travel Radiologic Technologist (Operating Room Experience) - $2,394 per week

  • South Harrison Township, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • South Harrison Township, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Radiology Technologist Discipline: Allied Health...

Travel Surgical Tech - CVOR - $2584 / Week

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago

SambaTraveler is seeking an experienced Surgical Tech - CVOR for an exciting Travel Allied job in New Brunswick, NJ. Shift: 3x12 hr nights Start Date: 04/28/2025 Duration: 13 weeks Pay: $2584/Week...

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Surgical Technologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in New Jersey 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
2.1%
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 New Jersey
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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