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Carteret Health Care

Surgical Tech

Morehead City, NC

Supervises Surgical Instrument Technician and OR Attendants. Responsible to Registered Nurse (circulator) and Director of Surgical Services. * DEFINITION OF POSITION * The Surgical Technologist is a ...

Pacific Eye Institute

Instrument Technician

Upland, CA

$21 - $36/hr

Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Instrument Technician , Upland, CA SUMMARY The ... Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile field and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique.

Pacific Eye Institute

Instrument Technician

Upland, CA · On-site

$21 - $36/hr

Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Instrument Technician , Upland, CA SUMMARY The ... Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile field and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique.

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level surgical instrument technician in the United States is $20.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Surgical Instrument Technician vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectEntry Level Surgical Instrument TechnicianSurgical Technologist
CertificationsTypically requires certification such as CBET or CSTRequires certification like CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, clinicsHospitals, outpatient surgery centers, clinics
Job ResponsibilitiesCleaning, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instrumentsAssisting in surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms

Both roles involve working in surgical settings and require certification, but Surgical Technologists often have broader responsibilities during surgeries. Entry Level Surgical Instrument Technicians focus more on instrument preparation and sterilization, serving as a vital support role in surgical teams.

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Surgical Tech

Surgical Tech

Carteret Health Care

Morehead City, NC

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Carteret Health Care rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

599th of 989 rated hospitals

Job description

  • JOB RELATIONSHIPS

    • Supervises Surgical Instrument Technician and OR Attendants. Responsible to Registered Nurse (circulator) and Director of Surgical Services.

  • DEFINITION OF POSITION

    • The Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team who primarily acts as the scrub person, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The Surgical Technologist assists anesthesia personnel, surgeons, registered nurses, instrument technicians, and OR attendants in providing optimal patient care before, during, and after surgery.

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    • Professional

      • Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

      • Surgical Technologist certification required (new graduates have a year from hire date to complete this requirement). Meets continuing education requirements annually.

      • Current AHA BLS certification required.

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Welcome to Carteret Health Care in Morehead City on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Come for the lifestyle, stay for the rewarding career. Imagine being able to live, work and play at the beach. Enjoying a wonderful quality of life, great recreational activities and excellent schools. As part of our mission to promote wellness and service to our community through exceptional quality and compassionate care, our employees are committed to our 'Navigating to Excellence' performance improvement initiative. We offer competitive employee benefits and salaries. Please consider joining our dedicated team — and make a difference every day.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Morehead City, NC, US

Year founded

1967

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