Surgical Technologist Jobs
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.
Preferred: Surgical Technology Certification. Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce....
Cardiac Surgical Tech Operating Room FT Days
- Cherry Valley, MA
- 3 hours ago
- Cherry Valley, MA
- 3 hours ago
Preferred: Surgical Technology Certification. Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce....
Preferred: Surgical Technology Certification. Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce....
Required: Surgical Technology Certification. Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce....
Preferred: Surgical Technology Certification. Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce....
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...
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 - Labor & Delivery $1728/wk
- Winchester, VA
- 9 hours ago
- Winchester, VA
- 9 hours 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 $1836/wk
- Daytona Beach, FL
- 9 hours ago
- Daytona Beach, FL
- 9 hours 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...
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 - General $1840/wk
- San Bernardino, CA
- 9 hours ago
- San Bernardino, CA
- 9 hours 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 $2640/wk
- Las Vegas, NV
- 9 hours ago
- Las Vegas, NV
- 9 hours 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...
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 - First Assistant $2520/wk
- Mattoon, IL
- 9 hours ago
- Mattoon, IL
- 9 hours 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 - General $2160/wk
- St Louis Park, MN
- 9 hours ago
- St Louis Park, MN
- 9 hours 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...
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- NOMAD
- Patient Transport
- Surgical Technology
- Instrument Sterilization
- Draping
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Decontamination
- Sterile Processing
- Vascular
- Operating Room
- Endoscopy
- General Surgery
- Labor & Delivery
- Surgical Assisting
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Labeling
- Aseptic Technique
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sterilization
- Validation
- Surgery
- Trauma
- Orthopedic
- Outpatient
- Instrumentation
- Infection Control
- Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
- Pediatrics
- Patient Care
- Wellness
- Diagnostic
- Basic Life Support
- Assembly
- Nursing
- Health Care
- Reimbursement
- Referrals
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Teaching
- Policy Development
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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