Surgical Technician Jobs in San Jose, CA

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.

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ForTec Medical

Clinical Technology Specialist

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....

Surgical Technologist II, Operating Room

  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Altos, CA (14 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description : EDUCATION: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma HS Diploma or GED Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or Military Training...

Surgical Technician

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The knowledge and abilities are acquired through completion of high school and one year of experience as a surgical technician or graduation and certification from an accredited school of Surgical Technology...

Senior Surgical Technician

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover. Washes and sterilizes equipment....

Travel Surgical Tech

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Travel Surgical Techs to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us At KPG Healthcare, our goal is to make the highest quality and most...

Surgical Tech Certified

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an...

Senior Surgical Technician - On Call

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating...

Senior Surgical Technician - CVOR - Part Time - 30 hours - Evening shift - Santa Clara

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating Room Nurses shall qualify as Senior Surgical Technicians upon presentation...

Level II - Surgical Technologist - $53-59 per hour

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Education Qualifications Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology Completion of a formal, structured program for Surgical Technology Experience Qualifications Two (2) or more...

Surgical Technician

  • Saratoga, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Saratoga, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

" return to Available Positions Surgical Technician Description Surgical Technicians complete assessments of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during, and after procedures....

Surgical Technologist II - Operating Room - 1.0 FTE - AM Shift Variable

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Technology program required Minimum of two years of Operating Room experience as a Surgic al Technologist required O perating R oom Surgical Technician Certification preferred Current CPR certification...

Senior Surgical Technician - CVOR - Part Time - 36 hours - Evening shift - Santa Clara

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

License, Certification, Registration Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: Surgical Technicians certified by the Association of Operating Room Technicians, affiliated with the Association of Operating...

Cvor RN (Cardiac Scrub RN) OR Surgical Tech

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Hi Everyone, We have 2 new openings for a CVOR Registered Nurse. The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope...

Surgical Tech II - PD - Days - Willow OP Surgery

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 24 days ago

room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and operative procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety....

Surgical Technician III, Operating Room

  • San Jose, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 28 days ago

Provider CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or TS-C (Tech in Surgery-Certified) TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: Two years of recent relevant experience....

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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in San Jose, CA 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 Technicians in San Jose, CA
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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