The Surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The technologist is trained to perform specific functions in the operating room and is a vital member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a doctor or registered nurse. Surgical Technologists prepare supplies, equipment, and assist in preparing patients for surgery. A separate admission process must be completed in order to be considered for this program.
About 70 percent of jobs for surgical technologists are in hospitals, mainly in operating and delivery rooms. Other jobs are in offices of physicians or dentists who perform outpatient surgery and in outpatient care centers, including ambulatory surgical centers. A few technologists, known as private scrubs, are employed directly by surgeons who have special surgical teams, like those for liver transplants.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the national median annual wage for occupations in this area of study is $38,740. Find Out More
This program usually takes 4 semesters to complete.
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