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Surgical Tech Certified, Pool - Surgicare of Central Jersey

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Watchung, NJJob$35–40/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$35–40/hr
Location
Watchung, NJ
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Course Or Current Certification, required

Job overview

SCA Health is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist to support operative and other invasive procedures. The role functions as a scrub person, prepares and transports instruments, and helps clean and prepare procedure rooms between patients. Candidates must be high school graduates or equivalent and graduates of a recognized, accredited Surgical Technologist Program. Prior surgical technologist experience and current certification are preferred; BLS completion is required within 90 days unless current certification is documented.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Surgical Scrubbing, nice to haveInstrument Preparation, nice to haveProcedure Room Cleaning, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Graduate or Equivalent, requiredAccredited Surgical Technologist Program, requiredPrior Surgical Technologist Experience, nice to haveSurgical Technologist Certification, nice to haveBLS Course or Current Certification, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

  • Clinical quality

  • Integrity

  • Service excellence

  • Teamwork

  • Accountability

  • Continuous improvement

  • Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

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

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Responsibilities:

  • Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures.

  • Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.

  • Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.

  • Perform all other duties as assigned .

Qualifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Requirements:

  • High School Gra duate or equivalent .

  • Graduate of a recognized and accredited Surgical Techn ologist Program .

  • Prior Experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.

  • Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred .

  • Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.

USD $35.00/Hr. USD $40.00/Hr.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,656 open Surgical Technologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35–40/hr
  • New Jersey median$35–37/hr31 hourly ranges
  • US median$28–40/hr1,117 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $37.50/hr, is 6% above the New Jersey median midpoint ($35/hr) — in the top quarter of Surgical Technologist hourly ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 45 open Surgical Technologist jobs in New Jersey and 2,656 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
Surgical Technologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,118 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,115 of the 2,656 open Surgical Technologist jobs (42%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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