Surgical Technologist Jobs in Tucson, AZ

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.

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Surgical Tech IV Full Time Days

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Place equipment and supplies in the operating room and arrange instruments according to preference cards. Use proper technique for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping....

Surgical Tech Certified -PRN - Main OR

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Transports patients to and from Operating room suite; position patients according to type of surgery. Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards....

Lead of Operating Room Assistant - Mids

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 1 day ago

Lead of Operating Room Assistant - Mids Job CategoryAllied Health ScheduleFull time Shift2 - Mid Shift $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Join us for a Hiring Event: SUMMARY: Performs nonprofessional direct and indirect...

Surgical Technician - Tucson Surgery Center

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Technical School certificate course in Surgical Technology required Associate Degree in Surgical Technology preferred 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required...

Surgical Tech - L and D - Nights

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Technical School certificate course in Surgical Technology required Associate Degree in Surgical Technology preferred 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required...

Surgical Tech IV Open Heart PRN Days

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 3 days ago

Place equipment and supplies in the operating room and arrange instruments according to preference cards. Use proper technique for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and draping....

Senior Intraop Surgical Technologist CVOR

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 3 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 3 days ago

The Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting the physician with advanced tasks during surgical procedures which include cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine...

Surgical Tech Per Diem - Labor & Delivery

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Transports patients to and from Operating room suite; position patients according to type of surgery. Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards....

Surgical Technician - Women's Surgery

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Transports patients to and from Operating room suite; position patients according to type of surgery. Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards....

Surgical Technician

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 10 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications Technical School certificate course in Surgical Technology required Associate Degree in Surgical Technology preferred 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required...

Certified Surgical Technologist Clinical Instructor

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 13 days ago

Certified Surgical Technologist Clinical Instructor LOCATION Tucson, AZ TYPE Direct Hire ID CA......

Surgical Tech

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications Technical School certificate course in Surgical Technology required Associate Degree in Surgical Technology preferred 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required...

Surgical Technician - Certified

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 14 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 14 days ago

Licenses and Certifications CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation within three (3) months of hire and must be maintained required BCLS - Basic Life Support...

Travel Surgical Tech

  • Sahuarita, AZ (9 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sahuarita, AZ (9 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 16 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...

Operating Room Assistant - Rotating Shift

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 22 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 22 days ago

Transports patients and performs other related support activities in the operating room. Cleans Operating Room for cases to follow and end of day cleaning and ancillary areas of the OR....

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Tucson, AZ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Tucson, AZ 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 Technologists in Tucson, AZ
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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