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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ForTec Medical

Clinical Technology Specialist - ( Pittsburgh, PA )

Our extensive training program allows our clinical technology specialists to provide support to surgeons in the operating room in order to deliver the best outcome for patients....

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2400/wk

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 13 hours 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...

OR Tech - CVOR

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 hours ago

Description: As a CVOR Tech, you'll be an important part of the cardiovascular operating room team....

Surgical Technician Intern-Surgery

  • Meadville, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Meadville, PA
  • 7 hours ago

JOB DUTIES Ability to assist with operative policies and procedures following AORN and Meadville Medical Center guidelines. Lift and transport patients, provide proper positioning for patients....

Sterile Processing Technician - Operating Room (OR)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 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...

Surgical Technician

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 10 hours ago

Qualifications Technical School certificate course in Surgical Technology required Associate Degree in Surgical Technology preferred 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required...

Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, CVOR

  • Altoona, PA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 15 hours ago

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

Surgical Technologist (CVOR) - full time, days

  • Lancaster, PA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 15 hours ago

If new to the Surgical Technologist role and hired after 12/28/2020, must be a graduate of an approved school of surgical technology and be certified within 6 months of hire or validation of completion...

Surgical Technologist/FA - UPMC Williamsport Surgical Services Full-Time Days with Call

  • Williamsport, PA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Williamsport, PA
  • 18 hours ago

Assist surgeon during operating room procedures. Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient....

Surg Tech CVOR Travel Job

  • Erie, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Erie, PA
  • 1 day ago

Setting: Hospital Join our team at Jackson HealthPros as a Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist where youll function as a member of a cardiac team, expertly assisting physicians and nurses in the operating...

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...

Surgical Tech

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

Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent certification Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position Summary: Surgical Technologists facilitate the safe and effective execution...

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
  • 2 days ago
  • West Chester, PA
  • 2 days ago

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Surgical Technologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Surgical Leadership
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NCCT Surgical Technologist 10-Test Bundle
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Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic
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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Pennsylvania

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


Highest Education Level

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


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