Surgical Technologist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Certified Surg Tech Travel Job

  • Jackson HealthPros
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Jackson HealthPros is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to expertly assist physicians and nurses in the operating room during surgical procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being...

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Surg Tech CVOR Travel Job

  • Jackson HealthPros
  • Altoona, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 7 days ago

Join our team as a Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist in Altoona, PA....

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Surgical Technician, Certified

  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 30+ days ago

Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology program (**Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification.**) Connect with a Recruiter Not ready to complete...

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Surgical Technologist (Operating Room) - Rotation Shift

  • Geisinger
  • Danville, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Danville, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Actively participates in surgical Time and out and operating room briefing according to the universal protocol....

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Surgical Technologist II - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

  • Penn Medicine
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Credentials: Certified Surgical Technologist (Required) Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program sponsored by an entity holding nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation...

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Surgical Technologist- Cardiovascular Operating Room, UPMC

  • UPMC
  • Erie, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Erie, PA
  • 2 hours ago

a tr th, tr td tr th UPMC Hamot's Cardiovascular Operating Room is excited to offer Full-Time Surgical Technologist opportunities to join our dynamic and highly skilled surgical team!...

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Surgical Technician

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Allentown, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 2 hours ago

BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association CST - Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire or TS-C - Certified Tech in Surgery...

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Operating Room Technician I

  • Center For Humanistic Change Of NJ, Inc. (CHCNJ)
  • York, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • York, PA
  • 2 hours ago

View More Jobs Operating Room Technician I - OR - Full Time Sayre, PA, United States JOB DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Operating Room Technician I, will aid the Operating Room team members prior...

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Local Allied-Surgical Tech, CVOR

  • StaffDNA
  • Altoona, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 2 hours ago

Surgical Tech - CVOR We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist specializing in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) procedures....

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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist CST

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 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....

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Surgical Technologist (Nights) I Forbes Hospital

  • Highmark Health
  • Monroeville, PA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Monroeville, PA
  • 17 hours ago

Preferred 1-3 years of Surgical Technologist experience....

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Travel Allied - OR Tech (Surgical Tech)

  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • Latrobe, PA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Latrobe, PA
  • 20 hours ago

Travel OR Tech Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel OR Tech. We`ll be your ticket to the travel Surgical Tech job you`ll love with unparalleled recruiter support and industry-best benefits....

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Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, CVOR

  • StaffDNA
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 1 day ago

Surgical Tech - CVOR We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist specializing in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) procedures....

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Surgical Tech

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Bristol, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bristol, PA
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities The Operating Room Tech is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintaining sterile field during case and providing surgeon...

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Surgical Technologist

  • Tower Health
  • Phoenixville, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenixville, PA
  • 1 day ago

"Job Summary Work Schedule: (5) 8-hour shifts; on call & holiday rotation Assists surgical team during operative procedures. Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operations, and hands items...

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Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.2%
Bachelor's Degree
21.6%
High School or GED
17.2%
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 Pennsylvania
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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