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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Description
Summary:
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
- Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
- Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
- Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
- Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
- Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
- Cooperates in team planning and execution.
- Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
- Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
- Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
Experience
- 2 or more years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
- Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
- Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
- Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
- Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
- Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
- Cooperates in team planning and execution.
- Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
- Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
- Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
Experience
- 2 or more years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- BLS required
- Certified Surgical Technologist within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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Who's Hiring
- CHRISTUS Health27
- Memorial Hermann Health System18
- BayCare Health System16
- United Surgical Partners16
- Ascension15
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services90
- Staffing & Recruiting4
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Education2
- Science & Research2
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, Memorial Hermann Health System, and BayCare Health System, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 September 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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