Surgical Technologist Jobs in New Jersey

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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ForTec Medical

Clinical Technology Specialist

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....

Certified Surgical Technician - Cape May Court House - Full Time

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

of 2012 * Is actively in the service of the US government as a surgical technologist BLS certification required upon date of hire or transfer Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of...

Certified Surgical Technician - Center for Orthopedic Surgery - Full Time

  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 22 hours ago
  • Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  • 22 hours ago

of 2012 * Is actively in the service of the US government as a surgical technologist BLS certification required upon date of hire or transfer Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of...

Surgical Technologist Labor & Delivery FT Evenings

  • Englewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: The Surgical Technician is a caregiver who assists the OR team in the scrub role during surgical/invasive procedures and assists in the preparation of the surgical suite area between...

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Full-Time Days, Mt. Holly

  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Holly, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program. Training/Certifications/Licensure: BLS....

Surgical Technologist - Main OR, Full-Time 6:30-7p, Voorhees

  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Voorhees, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program. Training/Certifications/Licensure: BLS....

Surgical Tech

  • Camden, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Description: As an Operating Room Technician, also sometimes called Surgical Technologists, you are an important part of the operating room team....

Travel Surgical Tech

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Vineland, New Jersey....

Travel CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist CST

  • Newark, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 3 days ago

The Gifted Healthcare Experience Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted...

Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Per Diem Days

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Per Diem DaysJERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERBorough of Neptune City, New Jersey Apply ( + **Requisition #** 2025-159129 + **Shift** Day + **Status** Per...

Surgical Assistant, Per Diem (MD/DO)

  • Edison, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 3 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...

Per diem - Surgical Technician

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Successfully completed a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists OR holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by the National...

Surg Tech CVOR Travel Job

  • Newark, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Setting: Hospital Join our team at Jackson HealthPros as a Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist where youll function as a member of a cardiac team, expertly assisting physicians and nurses in the operating...

Surgical Tech - Urology Surgical Center

  • Saddle Brook, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Saddle Brook, NJ
  • 7 days ago

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

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Surgical Technologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic
This fully online course is intended to prepare surgical care providers to deliver surgical care during a pandemic, while protecting their patients, their colleagues, themselves and their families...
NCCT Surgical Technologist 10-Test Bundle
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Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam Prep
Further your career with Peterson's Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam prep. Test your patient care and surgical skills with Peterson's practice tests. CST test prep includes: 3...

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in New Jersey

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


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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