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.
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
Overview The Surgical Technologist provides assistance and support to surgeons by preparing and providing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures in the operating room....
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
Ability to operate sterilizer, lights, suction, and other operating room equipment/ diagnostic equipment. Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed. Helps clean and restock operating room....
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
Ability to operate sterilizer, lights, suction, and other operating room equipment/ diagnostic equipment. Assists in patient transfer to PACU, if needed. Helps clean and restock operating room....
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....
Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions...
Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions...
Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions...
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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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