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Surgical Technology Career

The Job of a Surgical Technologist
Surgical technologists prepare for and assist with surgical procedures, working under the supervision of surgeons and nurses. Before surgery, surgical technologists help to set up the operating room. They wash and sterilize instruments, place sterile linens and solutions, set up, adjust, and check equipment to make sure it works properly, and help prepare patients for surgery. In addition, surgical technologists also help the surgical team scrub and put on gloves, gowns, and masks.

During surgery, surgical technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons, hold retractors or cut sutures, and observe patients' vital signs. Surgical technologists also maintain supplies of fluid during surgery, such as blood or saline. Technologists may operate other equipment, such as lights or suction machines, and also may help apply dressings to patients' incisions. In addition, technologists help to count sponges, needles, and instruments to be sure none are left inside the patient, and prepare and care for specimens taken for lab analysis.

After surgery, technologists help transfer patients to the recovery room, and clean and restock the operating room for the next procedure.

Training
To work as in a surgical technology career you must have a high school diploma or GED, as well as complete a surgical technology program. Technical schools, community colleges, and some universities offer surgical technology programs. These programs include courses in physiology, microbiology, and medical terminology. You will also learn about aseptic techniques, the care and safety of patients during surgery, and infection control and prevention. You will also get hands-on training by working under the supervision of an experienced technologist.

Certification is important in surgical technology careers, most employers prefer to hire surgical technologists who are certified. Most surgical technologists work in public or private hospitals, or in private doctors' or dentists' offices.

The Following Schools Provide Educational Programs For Surgical Technology Careers:
  Virginia College

Ready to earn a well-respected degree? Need a flexible schedule? Virginia College can help. Become an office superstar with our business program. Or make a difference in your community by earning a paralegal or Criminal Justice degree. Can't get enough of your computer? Try our programs in Information Systems or Cybersecurity. No matter what program you choose, you'll get the top-quality education you deserve with an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from Virginia College.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
AAS - Surgical Technology
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  Fortis Institute

At Fortis Institute, we provide students with the skills and training they need to prepare for a variety of in-demand career fields, including Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant, and Medical Business & Clinical Specialist. We offer qualified instructors, personalized attention, career services for our graduates, and much more. Programs vary by location. Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information.

Locations:
Dothan, AL Foley, AL Mobile, AL
Montgomery, AL Phoenix, AZ Jacksonville, FL
Largo, FL Miami, FL Mulberry, FL
Orange Park, FL Pensacola, FL Tampa, FL
Winter Park, FL Smyrna, GA Indianapolis, IN
Hyattsville, MD Lawrence Township, NJ Wayne, NJ
Cincinnati, OH Cuyahoga Falls, OH Dayton, OH
Ravenna, OH Westerville, OH Kingston, PA
Scranton, PA Columbia, SC Salt Lake City, UT
Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technology
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  Brown Mackie College

Brown Mackie College Schools can help you learn the skills you need for your career and future. We have many convenient locations across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and we offer a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's specifically tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle. Take advantage of small class sizes, flexible scheduling, an outstanding faculty, and financial aid for those who qualify. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's in the areas of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Computer Technology.

Locations:
Tucson, AZ Atlanta, GA Fort Wayne, IN
Merrillville, IN Michigan City, IN Fort Mitchell, KY
Louisville, KY Akron, OH Canton, OH
Cincinnati, OH Findlay, OH
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
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  Independence University

From Associate's and Bachelor's to Master's degrees in health education and business, with Independence University you can achieve greater success through distance learning that suits your busy schedule. Continue working and earning as you pursue your online degree.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Allied Health
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  Carrington College California

Carrington College California (TM) offers certificate, degree, and diploma programs that can help you begin a new career. Our highly respected instructors can provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to become a success. Choose from programs in Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Services, Criminal Justice, Design & Visual Arts, or Business & Information Systems. Carrington College California has multiple conveniently located campuses in California.

Locations:
Antioch, CA Citrus Heights, CA Emeryville, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA Pomona, CA Sacramento, CA
San Jose, CA San Leandro, CA Stockton, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technology
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  American Career College

American Career College (ACC) offers training to students interested in pursuing a career in the fast-growing healthcare industry. Programs vary by campus. Program lengths vary by session and schedule. Financial aid available to those who qualify. ACC cannot guarantee employment. American Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. To view our catalog, visit americancareercollege.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf. To view ACC's required outcome disclosures, visit http://americancareercollege.edu/cpl/disclosures.html

Locations:
Anaheim, CA Los Angeles, CA Norco, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Certificate - Surgical Technology
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  Stevens-Henager College

Finally, a college that delivers. Stevens-Henager College is truly unique in that their curriculum is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to prepare students for success. Programs are filled with more knowledge and skills. Why? Because the more students know, the more marketable they'll be in the real world. You can earn your degree and prepare for certifications at the same time. Financial aid available to qualified students.

Locations:
Boise, ID Logan, UT Ogden, UT
Orem, UT Salt Lake City, UT
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
AOS in Surgical Technology
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  Anthem Institute

Train for an exciting, in-demand career at Anthem Institute. Hands-on, comprehensive training helps students develop the skills they need for a successful career in a short amount of time. Career training programs include Computer Networking & Security, Graphic Design & Animation, Medical Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, and Surgical Technologist.

Locations:
Las Vegas, NV Cherry Hill, NJ Jersey City, NJ
North Brunswick, NJ Parsippany, NJ New York, NY
Springfield, PA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technologist
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  MedVance Institute

Advance your health care career with MedVance Institute. Students can graduate in as little as a year. We offer programs for careers in various areas of the health care field at our locations throughout Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Louisiana. Each campus is equipped with the tools and labs that are vital to gaining the skills necessary for a successful health care career.

Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, FL Lake Worth, FL Miami, FL
Stuart, FL Baton Rouge, LA Cookeville, TN
Nashville, TN Grand Prairie, TX Houston, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technology
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  Lincoln College of Technology

Lincoln College of Technology provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors. Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career. For more student consumer information, please visit www.lincolnedu.com/lincolnconsumerinfo.

Locations:
Marietta, GA Norcross, GA Columbia, MD
Henderson, NV
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technology
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  Sanford-Brown Institute

How can you turn your love of healthcare into a rewarding career in as little as 9 months? At Sanford-Brown Institute. SBI offers students the skills training they need to pursue a rewarding career in the healthcare field. Short-term programs focus on providing the knowledge you need to get the healthcare career you want. Classes meet days and evenings and are conveniently scheduled for both working and non-working adults. Learn more today.

Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, FL Jacksonville, FL Tampa, FL
Iselin, NJ Garden City, NY White Plains, NY
Monroeville, PA Pittsburgh, PA Trevose, PA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technology
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  National College

Want to change your career and your life for the better? National College can help. We can provide you with the real-world knowledge and skills you need to take your career to the next level. Programs offered include Business Administration, Information Technology, Accounting, Management, Medical Assisting, Paralegal, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, and many others. Choose from a variety of campus locations in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Alabama.

Locations:
Fort Wayne, IN Indianapolis, IN South Bend, IN
Danville, KY Florence, KY Lexington, KY
Louisville, KY Pikeville, KY Richmond, KY
Cincinnati, OH Columbus, OH Kettering, OH
Stow, OH Wickliffe, OH Youngstown, OH
Bartlett, TN Bristol, TN Knoxville, TN
Madison, TN Memphis, TN Nashville, TN
Charlottesville, VA Danville, VA Harrisonburg, VA
Lynchburg, VA Martinsville, VA Salem, VA
Princeton, WV
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
AS - Surgical Technology
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  Brookline College

In as little as 8 months, Brookline College can help you start a new career. Choose from a variety of career-focused programs in the medical, legal, business, and nursing fields. Take advantage of flexible scheduling, experienced faculty, no-cost child care for students, and much more.

Locations:
Phoenix, AZ Tempe, AZ Tucson, AZ
Albuquerque, NM Oklahoma City, OK
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Diploma - Surgical Technology
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  Harrison College

Get started on your career with an education from Harrison College. We offer more than 30 degree, certificate, and diploma programs in the fields of health sciences, veterinary technology, information technology, criminal justice, and business, in addition to our culinary arts academy. We have 13 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, and, depending on the field of study, some or all classes may be taken online. http://harrison.edu/Academics/AcademicAffairs/AcademicPoliciesandDisclosures.aspx

Locations:
Anderson, IN Columbus, IN Elkhart, IN
Evansville, IN Fort Wayne, IN Indianapolis, IN
Lafayette, IN Marion, IN Muncie, IN
Terre Haute, IN
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technician
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  Keiser Career College

Keiser Career College offers career-oriented training programs that prepare students for positions in allied health and computer technology. Associate degrees and diplomas are available from our Florida campuses. All programs focus on the specific skills and knowledge needed for today's career fields. The faculty is comprised of industry-experienced professionals who offer students personal attention and their own practical knowledge in an environment that simulates the real world. For information on graduation rates, student debt levels, and other disclosures, visit www.KeiserCareer.edu/ConsumerInfo

Locations:
Greenacres, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami Lakes, FL
New Port Richey, FL St. Petersburg, FL Tampa, FL
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
AS in Surgical Technology
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  New England Institute of Technology

Get your career on the right track with New England Institute of Technology. We are a private, co-educational technical college offering more than 30 associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in the technical, industrial, business, and allied health fields. Most of our associate degree programs can be completed in as little as 18 months, and bachelor's degree programs in as little as three years.

Locations:
Warwick, RI
Medical Education Programs:
Associate in Science in Surgical
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  Southwest Florida College

Since 1974, Southwest Florida College has been helping students start the careers they want. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, expert instructors and excellent job placement programs. Click here to learn more about our programs in Business, Technology, Medicine, Design and Law.

Locations:
Bonita Springs, FL Fort Myers, FL Port Charlotte, FL
Tampa, FL
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technician
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  Spencerian College

Find out how one of the schools in the Sullivan University System can help you get the skills you need for a rewarding career in business, technology, medicine, design, culinary arts, or law. Choose an accelerated degree program and earn a bachelor's degree in as little as 3 years. Take advantage of a 99% job placement rate. Focus your learning on the courses you'll need to get your career started.

Locations:
Lexington, KY Louisville, KY
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technology
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  Sullivan University

Find out how one of the schools in the Sullivan University System can help you get the skills you need for a rewarding career in business, technology, medicine, design, culinary arts, or law. Choose an accelerated degree program and earn a bachelor's degree in as little as 3 years. Take advantage of a 99% job placement rate. Focus your learning on the courses you'll need to get your career started.

Locations:
Fort Knox, KY Lexington, KY Louisville, KY
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technology
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  Sanford-Brown College

For over 135 years, Sanford-Brown College has been providing students with the hands-on skills employers are looking for. Some programs of study can be completed in as little as 9 months.

Locations:
Phoenix, AZ Farmington, CT Atlanta, GA
Hillside, IL Skokie, IL Tinley Park, IL
Indianapolis, IN Grand Rapids, MI White Plains, NY
Cleveland, OH Portland, OR Dallas, TX
Houston, TX San Antonio, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Surgical Technology
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