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Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations.

Median Annual Salary:

$56,000

Data last updated August 2023

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Job Description

Performs a variety of duties in an operating room to assist the surgical team before, during and after surgical intervention including arranging sterile set up for operation, acting as scrub or circulating assistant and assisting in clean up after the surgery. Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients, assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory analysis, provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provides and maintains a sterile environment. Must be a graduate of an accredited school for surgical technicians.

Patient Contact

High

Employment Outlook

Employment of surgical technologists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Advances in medical technology have made surgery safer, and more operations are being done to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries.

Education

Associate Degree – 1 - 2 Years