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A 199981363surgical technologist19.38surgical technician10.16surgical tech7.0sterile processing technician5.25certified surgical technologist2.31349708387030800.001821.433100.00WEEKLY1629198512025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Surgical Technician, or Surgery Technician, is responsible for assisting with surgical procedures in an operating room. Their duties include gathering and organizing all surgical tools needed for a procedure, monitoring a patient’s vital signs throughout surgical procedures or assisting surgical teams by handing them tools and re-sterilizing the operating room post-surgery.

Surgical Technician duties and responsibilities

A 199981363surgical technologist19.38surgical technician10.16surgical tech7.0sterile processing technician5.25certified surgical technologist2.31349708387030800.001821.433100.00WEEKLY1629198512025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Surgical Technician may perform any of the following duties with the goal of preparing the room and the patient for the surgical procedure:

  • Setting up the instruments and equipment that is required for the procedure
  • Sterilizing equipment and taking an inventory to ensure there are enough supplies for surgery
  • Preparing the patient for surgery
  • Passing the Surgeon instruments and sterile supplies throughout the operation
  • Taking a count of all surgical instruments and supplies prior to the operation
  • Recounting surgical instruments and supplies at the end of the operation
  • Maintaining an overall sterile environment throughout the surgery

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Example 1

Summary
  • Department: Surgery​
  • Shift Timings: 07:00-17:00 Hours Monday to Friday (4 Days/10 Hours)
  • Per Week: 40Hours

Roles & Responsibilities
  • Preparing sterile operating rooms for surgeries.
  • Sterilizing equipment and instruments.
  • Stocking adequate supplies for surgery.
  • Preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites.
  • Providing support during surgery by passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Tracking surgical supplies.
  • Staying up-to-date on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures.
  • Working well with surgeons, surgical assistant, nurses and general surgical team.
  • Helping provide great patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills

Certified Surgical Technician (CST)



This is a 10 hour shift 4 days each week, with the shift schedule being from 07:00 - 17:00, total of 40 hours per week.. Certified Surgical Technician with Basic Life Support (BLS) and Need 2 Professional References. The all-inclusive hourly non-local pay rate for this position is $40.39/hr, encompassing a taxable component of $29.06/hr, along with a per diem of $11.33/hr.. Work Location: 2001 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46260.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.62 - $40.10 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift



Ability to Commute:
  • Indianapolis, IN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
  • Indianapolis, IN: Relocate before starting work Location: In person

Example 2

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)-Full-Time



About us

META Surgical Associates

Immediate Opening: Ambulatory Surgical Center in Montvale, NJ is seeking Surgical Technician with experience with Pain Management, Orthopedic, Sports Medicine, Spine, Podiatry and GYN cases.

Job Description:

Checks supplies prior to surgical procedure and demonstrates competency in the use of all OR equipment.

Scrubs, sets up, counts and assists intra-operatively.

Assists surgeon and RN with post-procedure care.

Handles specimens appropriately.

Prepares instruments for decontamination.

Assists the other team members in the preparation, transportation and supervision of patients.

Assists in the turnover of the rooms in order to maintain an efficient surgical schedule

Maintains count of sponges, needles, instruments and administrates and labels medications all accordingly to established policy.

Removes used equipment and properly disposes of contaminated needles and syringes at end of procedures.

Follows policy in standardization of set-ups and utilization of surgeon preference and assumes responsibility for the care and proper handling of instruments by neatly organizing all instrumentation before returning to decontamination room and returning all clean supplies to designated areas.

Completion of an accredited OR Surgical Technician training program, OR Honorable Discharge from Military Service in the Primary Specialty of Surgical Technician

BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

2 years of exp as a surgical tech (preferred)

Required to work 1 Saturday/month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
Medical specialties:
  • Orthopedics
  • Surgery
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Montvale, NJ 07645: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
  • Aseptic technique: 1 year (Required)
  • Pain management, Ortho, Podiatry: 2 years (Required)
  • Acute care: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (Required)

Shift availability:
  • Day Shift Location: In person

Example 3

Benefits:

  • 401K
  • Paid Time off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the ground level. We are looking for an individual with the ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include assisting the surgical teams during operative procedures, assuring the operating suite is adequately prepared for procedures and sterilizing all surgical instruments. Travel between multiple ambulatory surgery centers is required. This is a hands-on role for a growing organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare the operating room, surgical suite, supplies, and equipment for upcoming surgery
  • Ensure the operating room meets standards for safety and infection control.
  • Assists the surgeon with surgical procedures by passing instruments and anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
  • Verify sterilization of all equipment and the integrity of sterile packing.
  • Works with a Charge RN to monitor supplies and maintenance of equipment.



Candidate Qualities & Qualifications:

  • Current BLS Certification required.
  • Current certification as a surgical technologist or proof of equivalent training.
  • Previous experience in operating rooms is preferred, but not required.
  • Basic knowledge of computer and EHR systems.
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem-solving situations
  • Ability to remain calm in difficult situations

Firm Overview:

Physician Directed Partners ( PDP ) was founded in 2021 with 20+ Practice locations across the United States. PDP is an Ophthalmology & Ambulatory Surgery Center Medical Services Organization offering vision care including LASIK, Cataract Surgery, and Comprehensive Ophthalmology. PDP focuses on driving performance improvement, not cost cutting. We believe that a narrow focus on cost cutting only serves to reduce patient care. PDP wants to be the physician s partner for the long-term (10+ years). Our current partnerships include Milan Eye Center, Woodhams Eye Care, Walton Eye Care, Athens Eye Associates, Elite LASIK & Cataract, 20/20 Eye Physicians of Indiana.

Our Core Values: DO GOOD for patients. DO GOOD for doctors. DO GOOD for employees. DO GOOD for the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgery
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday



Application Question(s):
  • Are you willing to travel to multiple, geographically close locations?

Experience:
  • OR: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Ambulatory surgery center: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist Location: In person

Example 4

Surgical Technician
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy of caring
Located in the heart of Miami Beach, overlooking the breathtaking intracoastal waterway, Mount Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional health care to our diverse community enhanced through innovation, technology, teaching, and research.
Mount Sinai is South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital with 672 beds, and a tight-knit community of more than 4,000 employees and 500 volunteers
We provide world-class care:

  • The only hospital in Miami-Dade to be named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health
  • A pioneer in innovative medical research in areas such as cardiology, cancer, memory disorders and pulmonary diseases
  • The BEST cardiac surgery survival rate in Florida
  • A new seven-story Surgical Tower with 154 all-private rooms and patient centered technology promotes an exceptional patient experience

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assists in positioning and transferring of patients.
  • Prepares, maintains, and monitor sterile set-up.
  • Transports instruments in appropriate manner to decontamination area
  • Prior to case, checks function of equipment and instruments
  • Assures maintenance of sterile field until dressings are applied, x-rays are taken, and/or patient is out the room.
  • Handles contaminated items in appropriate manner by placing them in red bags or linen bin.
  • Replace equipment and supplies used intra-operatively insuring that they are in good working order.
  • Insures completeness of instruments trays before and after a case.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of proper care and handling of specialty instruments.
  • Establish and maintain a neutral zone when passing sharps on the sterile field to prevent exposure/injury to self and others.
  • Adheres to personal protective equipment protocol at all times. Wear eye protection when scrubbed at the field.
  • Inspects sterile packages, containers, and trays for integrity prior to placing on sterile field.
  • Checks case supplies according to surgeon's preference list.
  • Maintains current CPR status and surgical technician certification.
  • Assists surgical service assistants with room turnover by disposing of surgical debris in biohazard bags.
  • Facilitates and monitors patient safety by providing a safe environment.
  • Removes and put away unused supplies and sutures after each case.
  • Demonstrates competence and specialize in at least 1 major service, demonstrating competency, willingness and flexibility to work in other services as requested.

Qualifications:

  • 5 - 7 years of experience preferred
  • Competent in General, Gynecological and Cardiovascular, Major Orthopedic and Neuro-Surgery preferred.
  • CPR required.

Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

  • Health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Healthcare spending accounts
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness program
  • On-site housing for selected positions and Type: Full-time

Example 5

Exciting opportunity to work directly alongside Mark Lobanoff, MD and David Whiting, MD assisting in surgery at the first and only Office Based Surgical Suite (OBSS) for cataract and specialty lens surgery ( RLE, ICL) in Minnesota.

OVO is looking for a Surgical Technician to fulfill the growing needs of our OBSS. This would start out as a casual/flex position.Eventually could work up to 2-4 days per week (Mon-Thu) and full time depending on the skill, personality and desire of the applicant, and as our surgical volume grows.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

The Ophthalmic Surgical Technician handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. They have an understanding of the procedures being performed and proactively anticipate the needs of each surgeon. The Surgical Tech has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure safe procedures and quality patient care during the operative procedure. They are constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Primary Duties:

  • Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
  • Scrubs, gowns and gloves
  • Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
  • With adequate training will become familiar with our Phaco machine and is comfortable troubleshooting if errors occur
  • Ability to load intra-ocular lenses
  • Checks for accuracy of implant order and verifies implant available with circulator
  • Gowns and gloves the surgeon
  • Assists in draping the sterile field
  • Passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure
  • Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
  • Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization
  • Assists other member of the team with terminal cleaning of room
  • Assists in room turnover and preparing for the next patient
  • Some lifting (approximately 30 lb.) and active bending














Experience/Education: Previous experience assisting within an ASC or surgical space required. Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant and Certified Surgical Technician certification preferred.

OVO LASIK + LENS is located in the new Xchange Medical Building on 394 and Park Place, OVO occupies the first floor space. A supreme high-quality environment plus experienced, friendly and supportive team members lends to a rewarding and positive work environment. Those with a flexible schedule who are self-motivated and excited to join a vibrant and elite ophthalmology practice should apply!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 20 per week

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
Medical specialties:
  • Surgery
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift



Education:
  • High school or equivalent Location: In person

Example 6

Who We Are:

A career at Sono Bello means being part of a dynamic and high energy work environment, where each one of our team members can make a difference. We love what we do, and it shows, we are the national leader in providing cutting edge, personalized body transformations. We believe everyone deserves to have their best body today and pursue their best life now.
  • No work on Holidays or night shifts so you can have a normal/regular life balance
  • Work in happy medicine ; treating patients who are excited about improving their lives
  • An opportunity to work in the growing fast paced world of aesthetics
  • A small practice feel, with big company support

Key Responsibilities:
  • The role works through the full patient experience; pre-procedure, intra-procedure, post-procedure.
  • Assists physician where needed
  • Executes preparation of instruments, equipment and operating room
  • Communicates treatment plan with supervising medical staff member
  • Verifies the correct patient, correct surgery and surgery site, with the surgical team in the OR
  • Assures that all drugs off and on the sterile field are labeled
  • Assures that tumescent labeling is accurate and legible
  • Cleans and sterilizes the operating room and instruments
  • Explains treatment procedures, medications and Physician's instructions to patients and caregiver(s)
  • Assists in discharging patients to caregiver(s)
  • Assists in returning all patient phone messages
  • Audits patient records
  • Schedules follow-up appointments with patients
  • Must be able to work a Monday - Friday schedule on a regular basis

Key Skills/Qualifications:
  • Ability to problem solve and clarify necessary steps of logic and reasoning in a professional manner
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients, caregivers, physicians and staff
  • Must be familiar with MS Office, including Excel
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of surgical and medical instruments
  • Has a thorough knowledge of varied instruments and instrument trays used in the operating room
  • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures

Physical Demands:
  • Use of the telephone, computer and other related instruments or devices while communicating with patients, caregivers, physicians and staff
  • Vision and hearing acuity
  • Standing and walking for periods of time
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Cincinnati, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):
  • Did you graduate from an accredited surgical tech program?
  • What is your desired hourly Location: One location

Example 7

Responsibilities Inlude BUT ARE NOT Limited TO:

Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves.
Set up operating room table, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures and dressings.
Assists surgical team during surgery by passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, etc.
Prepares Operating Room for surgery by obtaining necessary supplies and equipment.
Assists in the care and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment.
Assists with orientation of new staff to scrub position.

Qualifications:
Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ASC or Operating Room environment performing Orthopedic procedure a plus.

BLS certification a must.

Starting salary/hourly range: $29.00 per hour.

Final salary/hourly determination will be based on number of years as a tech, as well as overall experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
  • Surgery
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No Location: One location

Example 8

Job Description :
  • Responsible for the handling or surgical instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during general surgical procedures.
  • Ensures understanding of assigned surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the assigned surgical team.
  • Also provides service support related to patient preparation, patient transport, building services and assisting surgical care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs.
  • Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Requirements: Graduate of Caahep accredited Surgical Technology program preferred (not required). Must have at least 1+ years of strong recent ST experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:
  • 5x8
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:
  • Surgical Technician Certificate Location: One location

Example 9

Job Details: -
Title: Certified Surgical Tech
Location: Reno, NV
Shift: 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts with variable days and times. Weekday call, weekend call, and holiday call are part of the expectation.
Cyclic and self-scheduling are utilised.
Contract: 13 Weeks
Required:
Min. 3 Year's experience as Surgical Tech

Description:
This unit has 6 operating room suites, 1 endoscopy suite, and 1 special procedures suite. This unit provides surgical care to patients that encompass all types of disease processes; however, the most common types of procedures are orthopaedic surgery, general surgery (including robotics), plastic surgery, and urological surgery.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 3x12
  • 4x10
  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Reno, NV 89502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
  • CST: 3 years (Preferred)
  • orthopedic: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • State License Location: One location

Example 10

Busy Multi-Specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center Looking for experienced OR Surgical Tech.

Demonstrates intra-operative clinical competency, prioritization and problem solving skills during implementation of direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.
  • Provides and maintains an organized, sterile field and physical environment following infection control guidelines and policies and procedures.
  • Assists with patient care under the direct supervision of an RN
  • Monday Friday, no nights, call or holiday
  • Generous benefit package for full time employees including health, dental, PTO and 401K

Skills/ Requirements
  • Minimum of two years of recent experience and multi-specialty trained.
  • OR experience required.
Ophthalmology experience required *
Licensure/Certification: Current BLS
  • Education:Graduate from an accredited surgical technician program; certification preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $35.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:
  • OR Surgical Tech: 1 year (Required)
  • Ophthalmology: 1 year Location: One location

Example 11

Responsibilities Inlude BUT ARE NOT Limited TO:

Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves.
Set up operating room table, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures and dressings.
Assists surgical team during surgery by passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, etc.
Prepares Operating Room for surgery by obtaining necessary supplies and equipment.
Assists in the care and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment.
Assists with orientation of new staff to scrub position.

Qualifications:
Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in an ASC or Operating Room environment performing Orthopedic procedure a plus.

BLS certification a must.

Starting salary/hourly range: $29.00 per hour.

Final salary/hourly determination will be based on number of years as a tech, as well as overall experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
  • Surgery
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No Location: One location

Example 12

Job Description

Busy multi-provider medical office is seeking a Surgical Technician who is upbeat, enthusiastic and hard-working. Candidate must be punctual, pleasant, and enjoy working directly with patients in a fast-paced environment!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assisting physicians with multiple injection procedures and HIPAA compliance, working closely with physicians and mid-level providers, maintaining kind demeanor with patients, efficiency and adhering to health and safety protocols a must to deliver exemplary patient care.

Preferred Procedure Proficiency List (Will Train the Right Candidate):
  • Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar Facet injection (has 3 levels)
  • Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar TESI (has 2 levels)
  • Cervical/Thoracic/Lumbar ESI (has 1 level), Left/Right SI (has 1 level)
  • Greater Troch Bursa Injection (has 1 level)
  • Occipital Never Block (can be right, left, or bilateral 2 Levels )
  • Rhizotomy (has 4 levels)
  • Kyphoplasty (can have 1 or 2 levels)
  • EMG/NCS (all Bilateral Upper or Lower levels)
  • Knee Injections (has 1 level)
  • Joint Injections (has 1 level)
  • Hip Injections (has 1 level)
  • Shoulder Injection (has 1 level)
  • Tendon Sheath (has 1 level)
  • Trigger Point Injections (non-specific levels
  • Botox Injections (over a 3 day period/with varying units per protocol)

Full comprehensive benefits package available after 90 days with great potential for growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:
  • Surgical Technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist Location: One location
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Surgical Technicians typically work for hospitals or healthcare clinics to assist with various types of surgical procedures. They work closely with Nurses and other Surgical Technicians to communicate with patients before and after surgery and ensure their health throughout procedures. Their job is to provide support to surgical teams with whatever they need and notify Surgeons if a patient’s condition begins to deteriorate. They may also be responsible for assisting surgical teams by taking tissue samples and other specimens during surgery for further analysis.

Surgical Technician skills and qualifications

Aside from the necessary education and training, here are some examples of good qualities to possess as a 199981363surgical technologist19.38surgical technician10.16surgical tech7.0sterile processing technician5.25certified surgical technologist2.31349708387030800.001821.433100.00WEEKLY1629198512025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Surgical Technician:

  • Surgical Technicians require the ability to use their hands quickly and with precision.
  • The ideal candidate must be an honest and ethical person in order to work in this position based on trust.
  • Keeping operating rooms sterile requires a keen attention to detail.
  • Surgical Technicians need communication skills to adequately relay any and all relevant patient details to all members of the surgical team.
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A Surgical Technician makes $29.90 per hour. Pay rate may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.

Surgical Technician education and training requirements

In order to become a 199981363surgical technologist19.38surgical technician10.16surgical tech7.0sterile processing technician5.25certified surgical technologist2.31349708387030800.001821.433100.00WEEKLY1629198512025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Surgical Technician, candidates generally must possess either a certificate or an associate degree from an accredited surgical technology program. A certificate program typically takes one year, while a diploma generally takes around two years to complete. Generally, courses such as physiology, anatomy and microbiology will be required along with techniques for keeping the operating room sterile, introductions to surgical equipment and practical supervised experience.

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There are generally few experience requirements for a Surgical Technician. However, this requirement varies depending on the needs of the employer. Surgical Technicians will often receive on-the-job training once they are hired. This can supplement the knowledge already gained from their formal education and increases their capacity to excel in their career or move on to specific areas of medicine.

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