Surgical Technician Jobs in Aiken, SC

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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Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2040/wk

  • Aiken, SC
  • 19 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 19 days ago

Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant....

Surgical Services - OR Tech / Surgical Tech @ Piedmont Augusta Hospital

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago

ID: 54383703 Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (06:30 - 15:00); Day 3x12-Hour (08:30 - 15:00) Description: Minimum Experience: 2 years; 1st Timers are acceptedPatient Population: Pediatrics to...

Surgical Services - OR Tech / Surgical Tech

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 1 day ago

Surgical Services - OR Tech / Surgical Tech#25-60700 $37.87 - $40.33/hour Augusta, GA All On-site 8 weeks Job Description Day Shift 8.5 hours/day Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a...

Surgical Technologist - CVOR - Contract in Aiken

  • Aiken, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 3 days ago

Surgical Technologist - 13 Week Contract Location: Aiken, SC Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour days Requirements: NBSTSA or NCCT certification 1+ year OR experience BLS certification Apply...

Surgical Technologist - General - Surgical Tech

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 4 days ago

Entrust Your Career to HealthTrust!** At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare is not defined by the four walls in which it is practiced. It's defined by its people. We pride ourselves on...

Wellstar MCG Health - Augusta Hiring Event 5/1/25 - RN, Surg Techs, MLT (Medical Lab Scientist) and more!

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 7 days ago

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission...

Surgical Tech - L&D OR, PRN

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 9 days ago

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program Preferred....

Travel Surgical Technician CVOR - Certified - $1,975 per week

  • Aiken, SC
  • 10 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 10 days ago

Type: Travel Specialty: Certified Surgical Technologist Certified Surgical Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Allied Health Professional Start Date: 04/14/2025 04/14/2025 Duration:...

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - Certified Surgical Technician CVOR Shift : Days / 6:30a-5p, 10x4, 40 hrs per week Length : 9 weeks On Call Requirement: For 6-week period: (6) evening shifts...

Travel Surgical Tech (764575)

  • Aiken, SC
  • 19 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 19 days ago

Travel - Surgical Tech Location: Aiken, SC, United States Start date: 04-14-2025 Assignment length: 8 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous travel experience is not required Job...

Surg Tech - OR, First Assist

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 19 days ago

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Certified surgical technologist (CST). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification....

Surgical Tech - Endo Lab, PRN

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 26 days ago

Graduate of a Surgical Technology program. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Certification as a Surgical Technologist or 3 years of surgical tech experience required....

Surgical Tech - OR, Days

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or LPN program. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Surgical Tech Certification and 3 years of experience required....

Surgical Technologist Extern

  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Augusta, GA (20 miles from Aiken, SC)
  • 25 days ago

The Surgical Technologist Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an approved school of surgical technology and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.?...

OR Surgical Tech Fulltime

  • Aiken, SC
  • 26 days ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • 26 days ago

Responsibilities OR Surgical Technician - Fulltime Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of...

Demographic Data for Aiken, SC

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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in Aiken, SC

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Aiken, SC 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 Aiken, SC
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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