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....

Certified Surgical Technician

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 17 days ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 17 days ago

Prefer one year of surgical experience in the Operating Room GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES : Surgical Technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations...

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2280/wk

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 6 days 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...

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2440/wk

  • Williamsport, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Williamsport, PA
  • 30+ days 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...

Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program....

Certified Surg Tech Travel Job

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 14 hours ago

Setting: Hospital Jackson HealthPros is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to expertly assist physicians and nurses in the operating room during surgical procedures, ensuring the...

Nationally recognized surgical technologist certification required within 6 months of completion of Surgical Technologist program....

Operating Room Assistant

  • Uniontown, PA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Uniontown, PA
  • 22 hours ago

Reference #: JR25-05983Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete...

Surgical Technologist

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 1 day ago

May transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes....

Surgical Technician

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 1 day ago

American Heart Association Basic Life Support State of Pennsylvania CST Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA State of Pennsylvania within 11/2 Yrs Lift and carry 4050 lbs....

Surgical Technician

  • Scranton, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Scranton, PA
  • 1 day 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...

Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room

  • Hershey, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 2 days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): Individual must provide evidence of one of the following: Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program and maintains a surgical technologist certification (accredited...

Surgical Technologist Certified OR 207 #7614

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago

Successful completion of a surgical technology training program in the US Army, Navy or Air Force. Work experience as a surgical technologist and active surgical technology certification....

Surgical Technician - Certified First Assist

  • Stroudsburg, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Stroudsburg, PA
  • 2 days ago

American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire CST - Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire CFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant...

Surgical Technologist Team Lead

  • Latrobe, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Latrobe, PA
  • 2 days ago

85dB) x Mechanical Hazards x x Use of Vibrating Tools x x Operates Vehicle x Operates Heavy Equipment x Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x x Rotates All Shifts x x 8 Hours Shifts x x 10-12 Hours...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Surgical Technologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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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