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If you decide to study surgical technology at High Tech Institute, you will be able to choose from eleven campuses in locations around the country.
Surgical technologists are also called “scrubs” and “operating room technicians.” They assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, nurses, and other surgical professionals. They set up operating instruments, supplies and equipment; prepare patients for surgery; assist the surgeon during surgery; sterilize equipment; and clean the operating room.
At High Tech Institute, you will study:
- Anatomy and physiology
- CPR
- Surgical skills and laboratory procedures
- Sterilization and surgical instrument setups
- Surgical room equipment and supplies
- Application of surgical bandages
- How to properly prepare and position a patient for surgery
The Surgical Technologist Program at High Tech Institute includes an eight-week externship at a hospital, surgical center, or private physician’s office helping surgeons during surgery in the operating room. During the externship you will practice the skills you learned during the classroom portion of the program.
Upon graduation you will be qualified to sit for the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) TECH in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) Certification Examination. After you pass the exam, you will qualify for jobs in hospital operating rooms, surgical centers, delivery rooms, dental offices, and clinics.
As a surgical technologist, your job prospects will be very good, especially if you are NCCT-certified. Annual salaries for surgical technologists range from $24,000 to $46,000.
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