Surgery Tech

Job Description

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Excludes "Surgical Assistants" (29-9093).

HOSPITAL, CLINIC, LTC CAREER PATHWAY

Personal Care
Aide
Medical Equipment
Preparer
Certified Nursing
Assistant
Medical
Assistant
Surgical
Tech
Emergency Medical
Technician
Licensed
Practical Nurse
Respiratory
Therapist
EKG
Tech
Registered
Nurse
Physician
Assistant
Nurse
Anesthetist
Nurse Practioner
Physician Assistant
Physician
Surgeon

Hear Why Others Chose This Career

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Associate Degree
REGIONAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS

9.4%

10 year growth increase

HIGH

Job Demand

$26 - 33

Wage Range
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