Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs

Certified Surgical Technologist jobs are open across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty clinics, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in orthopedics, cardiovascular, and neurosurgery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles251+
Top stateTexas
Top employerCHRISTUS Health
Top cityColumbia, SC
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Trinity Health
Certified Surgical Technologist
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Trinity Health
New 6h ago
Certified Surgical Technologist
Trinity Health
Syracuse, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
$28 - $39/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Trinity Health
Certified Surgical Technologist
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Trinity Health
New 6h ago
Certified Surgical Technologist
Trinity Health
Syracuse, New York
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
$28 - $39/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Ascension
Certified Surgical Technologist
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Ascension
New 6h ago
Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension
Jacksonville, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Stony Brook University Medical Center
OR Technician/ Certified Surgical Technologist
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Stony Brook University Medical Center
Added 1d ago
OR Technician/ Certified Surgical Technologist
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Southampton, New York
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$36 - $38/hr
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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MultiCare Health System
Certified Surgical Technologist
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MultiCare Health System
Added 1d ago
Certified Surgical Technologist
MultiCare Health System
Puyallup, Washington
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$30 - $49/hr
On-Site
Other
10,000+

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Certified Surgical Technologist Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • CHRISTUS Health
    CHRISTUS Health35
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health22
  • Memorial Hermann Health System
    Memorial Hermann Health System20
  • Ascension
    Ascension13
  • Prisma Health
    Prisma Health12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services211
  • Education13
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Insurance5
  • Non-Profit & Social Services3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in certified surgical technologist jobs.

  • Current NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
  • Graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited surgical technology program
  • Minimum one to two years of scrub experience in an acute care setting
  • Proficiency across multiple surgical specialties including general, ortho, and laparoscopic
  • Ability to respond to on-call assignments within a specified callback window
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Tips for Your Certified Surgical Technologist Job Search

List your specialty rotations clearly

Hiring managers want to know which service lines you've scrubbed in. Break out your OR experience by specialty, such as orthopedics, general surgery, or cardiac, so they can match you to their case mix without guessing.

Highlight your CST credential prominently

Your NBSTSA certification should appear at the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Many applicant tracking systems filter for 'CST' or 'NBSTSA' before a human ever reads your file.

Target openings by facility type, not just location

Ambulatory surgery centers, trauma centers, and specialty hospitals have very different case volumes and acuity levels. Filter your search by facility type to find environments that match your experience and the pace you perform best in.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists certified surgical technologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a skills verification interview

Most surgical tech interviews include a hands-on or verbal instrument identification component. Refresh your knowledge of specialty trays for the service lines listed in the job posting before you walk in, not after you get the call.

Negotiate call and weekend requirements upfront

On-call obligations vary widely between facilities and directly affect your take-home quality of life. Ask specifically about call frequency, callback windows, and weekend rotation structure during your offer conversation, before you sign.

Certified Surgical Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most certified surgical technologists?

The companies hiring the most certified surgical technologists right now include CHRISTUS Health, Trinity Health, and Memorial Hermann Health System, with the largest share of openings in Texas, South Carolina, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in health systems with high surgical volume and trauma designations.

How many certified surgical technologist jobs are remote?

About 0% of certified surgical technologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is low compared to most healthcare roles because scrubbing requires physical presence in the OR. The subset of remote-eligible work tends to be in surgical technology education, curriculum development, or sterile processing quality review rather than direct patient care.

How do you become a certified surgical technologist?

You complete an accredited surgical technology program, typically offered through community colleges or vocational schools and accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, which includes both classroom instruction and supervised clinical rotations. After graduating, you sit for the NBSTSA national certification exam to earn the CST credential. Most employers require the credential before your start date, so scheduling the exam promptly after graduation keeps your job search on track.

Can you get a certified surgical technologist job with little experience?

Yes, new graduates from accredited programs are regularly hired into entry-level CST roles, particularly at large health systems that run structured new-grad onboarding tracks. Your clinical rotation hours count as hands-on experience, so document every specialty you scrubbed during school. Facilities with high turnover in general surgery or ambulatory centers are often more open to candidates who are freshly certified but demonstrate solid instrument knowledge and OR etiquette.

What does the certified surgical technologist interview process look like?

Most facilities start with a phone or video screen with a recruiter to confirm credentials and availability, followed by an in-person interview with the OR manager and sometimes a lead tech. Expect questions on your specialty experience, how you handle a break in sterile technique, and your familiarity with specific instrument sets. Some hospitals add a brief practical component where you identify instruments or walk through a case setup to verify your hands-on skills before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to certified surgical technologist jobs?

You can find and apply to certified surgical technologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles by specialty, facility type, or location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and schedule preferences.

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