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Prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors and nurses during surgery.

Surgical Technologists are also called operating room assistants. They work under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or others. They may help set up the operating room, prepare patients for procedures, adjust lighting, and pass instruments to surgeons. Unlike Surgical Assistants, they do not usually participate in surgical procedures.

Wages	$32.43 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	Associate's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Sterile Processing Technology/Technician Surgical Technology/Technologist
On the Job	Work Activities Apply bandages, dressings, or splints. Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. Maintain sterile operative fields. Position patients for treatment or examination. Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis. Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment. Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. Clean medical equipment or facilities. Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
Career Pathways	Therapeutic Services
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