Surgical Technologist Jobs in Newark, 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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Operating Room Assistant - Evening, FT - Livingston, NJ

  • Livingston, NJ (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Livingston, NJ (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Summary: Assists OR staff with patient care activities under the supervision of a RN. Maintains a strong presence in the surgical environment. Maintains supply levels in the OR rooms and sub...

Operating Room Assistant - Day, FT - Livingston, NJ

  • Livingston, NJ (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Livingston, NJ (8 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Summary: Assists OR staff with patient care activities under the supervision of a RN. Maintains a strong presence in the surgical environment. Maintains supply levels in the OR rooms and sub...

Surgical Technician

  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Collaborates with the Operating Room team and performs technical duties in a mature, professional manner....

Surgical Tech for OR in Ambulatory Surgery Center

  • Paterson, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Licensed, Accredited and busy Same-Day Surgery Center with 2 Operating Rooms and 2 Procedure Rooms is looking for a dedicated and experienced Surgical Tech (CST) to join its Operating Room team....

Surgical Tech Certified, Pool - Riverside Surgery Center of Rutherford

  • Rutherford, NJ (7 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Rutherford, NJ (7 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Responsibilities We are actively hiring for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)....

OR Technician - Operating Room - Per Diem Day

  • Edison, NJ (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 Technologist Cert - OB Full Time Days

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Certification (NBSTSA) Completion of a certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician or comparable training program or experience as an O.R....

Certified Surgical Tech Union - Surgery

  • Denville, NJ (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denville, NJ (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Nurse - Telemetry Facility St. Clare's - Denville Location US-NJ-Denville ID 2025-198961 Category RN Position Type Full Time Shift Days Job Type Non-Exempt Overview At Saint Clare's...

Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,235 per week. Job in Bronxville Gr8Jobs

  • Bronxville, NY (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronxville, NY (22 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Bronxville, New York....

Certified Surgical Technologist - Full-time Day 7a - 7p, L&D Morristown Medical Center

  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

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

  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Surgical Technician

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Pay: $50/hr Shift: Days (7 am-3 pm); Some weekends; On-Call; No RTO will be accepted Responsibilities of the Surgical Technician: prepare the operating room and arrange equipment in order to assist...

Surgical Technician

  • Summit, NJ (10 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Summit, NJ (10 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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 Technology...

Surgical Tech - Ambulatory Surgery Center

  • Florham Park, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (12 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 5 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 Union - SMNJ OR

  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 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...

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Newark, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Newark, 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
17.7%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technologists in Newark, NJ
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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