Surgical Technician Jobs
A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.
For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.
Clinical Technology Specialist
- ForTec Medical
- Englewood, NJ
- 19 hours ago
- ForTec Medical
- Englewood, NJ
- 19 hours ago
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....
Surgery Technician - Ophthalmology
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Arcadia, CA
- 4 days ago
- Acuity Eye Group/ Retina Institute of California
- Arcadia, CA
- 4 days ago
In addition, as it relates to reprocessing job duties, the surgical technician is responsible for all decontamination, cleaning, inspecting, packaging, sterilizing and labeling of reusable items....
Surgical Tech - Operating Room
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- Albuquerque, NM
- 9 days ago
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- Albuquerque, NM
- 9 days ago
Surgical Tech - Requirements : HS Diploma or GED plus short-term training in operating room setting or graduate of surgical technician certification from an accredited school or training program required...
PRN Ophthalmic Technician - Surgical Aide - No Weekends, No call!
- Eye Care Partners
- Southgate, MI
- 10 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Southgate, MI
- 10 days ago
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...
Surgical Technician (PRN - 3 days a month) - Willing to train!
- Eye Care Partners
- Hannibal, MO
- 11 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Hannibal, MO
- 11 days ago
Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or other Surgical Technician certifications...
Part-Time Surgical Technician - Day Shift, NO weekends or call! Vet Techs and LPNs welcome!
- Eye Care Partners
- Tallmadge, OH
- 11 days ago
- Eye Care Partners
- Tallmadge, OH
- 11 days ago
EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or GED Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred Certification as a Surgical Technician preferred Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS...
Radiologic Technologist - Surgery
- Reno Orthopedic Center
- Reno, NV
- 14 days ago
- Reno Orthopedic Center
- Reno, NV
- 14 days ago
Do you have a Radiologic Technologist license? Love the hustle and bustle of a busy clinic? Join ROC as a Radiologic Technologist! This position will remain posted until filled. You would take...
Experience Required: Minimum of five years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the last 10 years....
Experience in an operating room setting is preferred....
Qualifications Position requirements: A graduate of a Surgical Technology program....
Qualifications Surgical Technologist: Must be a graduate of a school of surgical technology. Experience in an operating room setting is required....
Two ( 2 ) year of operating room experience. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Associates degree in a Surgical Technologist program. 2....
Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Day (United States of America)Hourly Range: $24.00/hr. - $31.66/hr....
Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)Hourly Range: $24.00/hr. - $31.66/hr....
Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Day (United States of America)LPNS are welcome to Apply. Hourly Range: $22.00/hr. - $28.75/hr....
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- NOMAD
- Patient Transport
- Surgical Technology
- Draping
- Instrument Sterilization
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Decontamination
- Sterile Processing
- Vascular
- Operating Room
- General Surgery
- Labor & Delivery
- Endoscopy
- Gynecology
- Surgical Assisting
- Urology
- Labeling
- Aseptic Technique
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sterilization
- Infection Control
- Surgery
- Outpatient
- Orthopedic
- Instrumentation
- Trauma
- Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
- Pediatrics
- Recording
- Patient Care
- Diagnostic
- Basic Life Support
- Wellness
- Assembly
- Nursing
- Reimbursement
- Health Care
- Referrals
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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