Surgical Technician

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House,  Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

The Surgical Technician plays a critical role in perioperative patient care by supporting surgeons and the surgical team through the preparation, management, and maintenance of sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment throughout surgical procedures. This position helps ensure patient safety, procedural efficiency, and adherence to infection prevention standards.

• Establishes and maintains a sterile field and supports the surgeon throughout the entirety of the surgical procedure in accordance with hospital policies and aseptic technique standards.
• Prepares, organizes, and verifies surgical instruments, supplies, implants, sutures, and specialty equipment needed for assigned procedures. Assists with room turnover, including removal of contaminated instruments.
• Inspects instruments and equipment for cleanliness, functionality, integrity, and sterility prior to use.
• Passes instruments, sutures, sponges, and other supplies efficiently and accurately during surgical procedures. Able to accurately anticipate next steps throughout each case.
• Ensure proper patient positioning, comfort, and safety before and after surgery.
• Assists with specimen handling, labeling, and disposition following established protocols.
• Identifies breaks in sterile technique and takes immediate corrective action to maintain patient safety.
• Performs all other duties as assigned when not scrubbed on procedures.

Experience Required

• 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience is preferred

Education Requirements

• Graduate of a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for Surgical Technologists

License/Certification Requirements

• Surgical Technician Certification
• Basic
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Special Requirements

• Knowledge of sterile technique when preparing the surgical table
• Must have strong knowledge base of surgical aseptic technique.
• Must have good dexterity to handle and care for surgical instruments
• Knowledge of positioning of patients on OR tables and devices
• Knowledge of different instruments specific to procedures
• Ability to follow directions from the Surgeon and Circulator Nurse
• Has excellent communication skills to the OR team

Salary Min ($)

USD $23.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $37.00