Surgical Technologist Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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 Assistant, Per Diem (MD/DO)

  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Perform perioperative care inclusive of but not limited to pre operative evaluation of the patient in the holding room, updating of History and Physical, facilitation of on time start, prep and draping...

Surgical Technician

  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Must be certified by the NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or AST - Association of Surgical Technologists Surgical technologists who were already working as surgical...

Same Day Surgery Technician

  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (24 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

The nursing assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks. Essential Functions Assist the nurse and physicians in examination and treatment of patients Obtain vital signs routinely...

Surgical Technician

  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

our surgical teams, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency in the operating room, Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program Certified Surgical...

OR Tech

  • Denville, NJ (21 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Denville, NJ (21 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Know Your Rights: Responsibilities The Operating Room Tech is responsible for the preparation of sterile supplies and instruments for each assigned procedure, maintaining sterile field during case and...

Certified Surgical Technologist - (7A-8P) FT - Morristown

  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need....

Travel Surgical Tech

  • Pennington, NJ (20 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (20 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of surgical technology....

OR Technician - Operating Room - Per Diem Day

  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) unless exempt per NJ Surgical Technology Certification Law...

Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (11 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (11 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Attends seminars and meetings relevant to a surgical technologist. Serves as a committee member for the ASC. Other job duties as required....

Surgical Technician

  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 29 days ago

Position Summary: The Hunterdon Center for Surgery, affiliated with Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our team. The Surgical Tech assumes...

Certified Surgical Tech PRN

  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edison, NJ (12 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room....

Surgical Technician

  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Technologist in an inpatient environment. * Certified Surgical Technologist certification- will require to provide cert # * High School diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited Surgical...

Surgical Tech Periop - Operating Room - HPW - FT - Day

  • Pennington, NJ (20 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (20 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Prepares the operating room by opening sterile supplies, instruments and sutures based on scheduled procedure and surgeon preference card....

Surgical Tech Non Certified - Princeton Endoscopy Center

  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (15 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications Non-Certified Surgical Technologist Requirements: High school diploma or GED certification Completion of Surgical Technologist course Two years previous operating room experience ASC...

Certified Surgical Technologist - Per Diem Varied Shifts, L&D, Morristown Medical Center

  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (14 miles from Bridgewater, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Helps transfer patients to the recovery room and cleans and restocks the operating room....

Demographic Data for Bridgewater, NJ

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Bridgewater, NJ

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Highest Education Level

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


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