Surgical Technologist Jobs in Tennessee

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.

1-15 of 129 Jobs

Travel Surgical Technologist (First Assist Tech)

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 4 days ago

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

Certified Surgical Technologist

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 3 days ago

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Surgical Technologist opening....

Certified Surgical Technologist

  • Hermitage, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hermitage, TN
  • 60+ days ago

Jump-start your career as a Certified Surgical Technologist today with TriStar Summit Medical Center....

CST Certified Surgical Technologist - Main OR

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Per Tennessee Code (TCA) 68-57-101(a), non-certified applicants must have 18 months of surgical technologist experience in the 3 years preceding 5/21/07; or began the appropriate surgical technologist...

Certified Surgical Technologist

  • McMinnville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • McMinnville, TN
  • 10 days ago

Per Tennessee Code (TCA) 68-57-101(a), non-certified applicants must have 18 months of surgical technologist experience in the 3 years preceding 5/21/07; or began the appropriate surgical technologist...

Surgical Tech OR FT Days

  • Arlington, TN
  • 19 hours ago
  • Arlington, TN
  • 19 hours ago

Preferred: Surgical Technology Certification ime ......

Technologist-Surgical I

  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 5 hours ago

Technologist-Surgical I Job ID: 33788 Job Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Department: Operating Room Facility: BMH Memphis Hospital Location: Memphis...

Certified Surgical Technologist Cardiac

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 20 hours ago

Job Summary and Qualifications What you will do in this role: As a Cardiac Certified Surgical Technologist, you will bean active member of the surgical team in the Operating Room....

Certified Surgical Technologist PRN

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 20 hours ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 20 hours ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As the Surgical Technologist, you will be an active member of the team in the Operating Room....

Certified Surgical Technician

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

room....

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - $2,328 per week

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Summit Medical Staffing Nursing is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Nashville, Tennessee....

Surgical Technician, Certified, FT40

  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION: The Surgical Technologist is responsible for the daily activities and operations inside the Operating Room when handling sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while...

Certified Surgical Technologist - OB

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications As the Surgical Technologist, you will be an active member of the team in the Operating Room....

Certified Surgical Technologist PRN

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Description Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer?...

Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Operating Room, FT, Variable

  • Maryville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Maryville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Maintains surgical technology certification ....

Demographic Data for Tennessee

Moving to Tennessee? Find some basic demographic data about Tennessee below.


Local
National
6,903,473
143,447

Surgical Technologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireMedTechs curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Surgical Leadership
It used to be that surgeons rose within their organizations almost entirely on their technical skills. However, in todaysmore complex health care institutions, leadership, management and business...
CST Exam Surgical Technologist Practice Test
Get ready to pass the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam with confidence through our all-inclusive CST Exam Practice Test Course. Designed for students and professionals preparing for the...
NCCT Surgical Technologist 20-Test Bundle
At ExamEdge.com, we place our focus on helping you become as prepared as possible for your certification exam. We want you to walk out of the real exam confident and knowing that your time...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Tennessee

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


Highest Education Level

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


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Surgical Technologist Related Career Advice Articles

Medical technologist examining samples in the diagnostic lab.
Career Comparison: Medical Technologist vs. Medical Lab Technician

If you want to pursue a healthcare career, but don’t find direct care roles attractive, consider working behind the scenes in the clinical laboratory as a medical technologist or medical lab technician. Read on to learn about the duties diagnostic lab personnel perform as well as salary levels and education requirements.

Read article »
phlebotomist drawing blood from a patient
Phlebotomist Career Guide: Skills, Training, Certification & Salary

Wondering how to become a phlebotomist? Learn more about these essential members of the healthcare community.

Read article »