Surgical Technologist Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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 Tech - $1909/wk gross

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago

Job Number Job Number 892869 Description Surgical Tech Location: Philadelphia, PA Start Date: 05/05/2025 Shift: 5x8 Days Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on...

Sterile Processing Technician - Operating Room (OR)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 20 hours ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

Travel OR Tech (Surgical Tech) CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating room)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Local Shifts Allied - Certified CVOR Tech Shift : Days / 7a-7p, 12x1, 12 hours per week Length : 13 weeks Requirements: 2 years recent CVOR experience Circulation...

Travel Allied - OR Tech (Surgical Tech)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Local Shifts Allied Certified CVOR Tech Shift : Days / 7a-7p, 121, 12 hours per week Length : 13 weeks Requirements: 2 years recent CVOR experience Circulation...

Operating Room Technician - Stadium ASC

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 days ago

Title Operating Room Technician - Stadium ASC EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer....

Specialty Sales (Style, Beauty or Tech) (T2905)

  • West Chester, PA (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (23 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 3 days ago

ALL ABOUT TARGET Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. ALL...

Surgical Technologist

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 8 days ago

90 days from the date of hire required Certificate of completion of Surgical Technology Program required Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT) preferred...

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Full-Time Days, Mt. Holly

  • Mount Holly, NJ (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mount Holly, NJ (20 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 13 days ago

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

Surgical Technologist - Main OR, Full-Time 6:30-7p, Voorhees

  • Voorhees, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Voorhees, NJ (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 13 days ago

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

OR SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (FT; 40hrs/wk) - Temple Health/Jeanes Hospital

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 days ago

Experience 1 Year experience in an operating room....

Operating Room Tech (O.R. Tech ) - Surgery Center

  • Huntingdon Valley, PA (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Huntingdon Valley, PA (13 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 19 days ago

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician program CPR certification One to two years as an OR Technician in an operating room setting; surgery center experience preferred...

Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery

  • Phoenixville, PA (21 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Phoenixville, PA (21 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 27 days ago

surgery center Designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint...

Surgical Technologist - Full Time - Operating Room - Tuttleman Center NEW

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Surgical Technologist - Full Time - Operating Room - Tuttleman Center Job ID: 241229 Work Type: FT Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite...

Surgical Technologist - CVOR M-F with call

  • Talleyville, DE (22 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Talleyville, DE (22 miles from Philadelphia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Nemours is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our team in Cardiac Operating Room Team $15,000 sign on bonus!...

Travel Surgical Tech

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Travel Surgical Techs to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality and most...

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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


Highest Education Level

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


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