Surgical Technology

Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and surgical personnel.

Introduction:

Surgical technologists are responsible for preparing the operating room, selecting and opening sterile instruments. Training includes assembling, adjusting and checking non-sterile equipment. Completion of the surgical technologist program is approximately one year.

Career Opportunities:

• Surgical Technologist

Employment Outlook:

Employment of surgical technologists is projected to grow 12% from 2016 to 2026. 

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $20.82 hourly or $43,300 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 1330 hours. Certain Adult Education Centers do not offer all components of the program.  Full completion of the program may be completed at a Technical College. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

Location & Course’s Schedule:

 Surgical Technology is available at the following school (s):

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Surgical Technologists, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/surgical-technologists.htm.