According to the Occupational Handbook
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$49,710 per year |
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| Typical Entry-Level Education | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | None |
| Number of Jobs, 2020 | 109,700 |
| Job Outlook, 2020-30 | 9% (As fast as average) |
| Employment Change, 2020-30 | 9,500 |
I work as a certified surgical technologist in a hospital trauma center. I start my day by reviewing the list of scheduled procedures. As a Level One trauma center, we also get add-on cases: medical crises that other hospitals can’t handle.
Before each surgery, I gather the instruments and other supplies that we’ll need and then set them up on a sterile-draped backtable. I have to ensure that everything has gone through the proper sterilization processes. After that, I get dressed in a sterile gown and gloves.
Throughout the procedure itself, I directly assist the surgeon, or multiple surgeons. Afterward, I help clean up for the next procedure
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Working Conditions:
The operating room can be warm under the surgical lights when wearing the surgical gown and gloves. Surgical Technologist stand for long periods of time and must remain alert. They may come into contact with communicable diseases and be exposed to sights, orders and materials that are unpleasant. Surgical technologist may be required to be on call and will need to report to work when called no matter what time of the day or night.
Surgical Technologist wear sterile gowns, gloves, caps and masks while they are in the operating room.
Surgical Technologist may have to lift heavy trays of surgical supplies or may have to help move patients.
