SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Surgical Technologists, also known as scrub techs perform specific tasks under the supervision of operating room nurses and surgeons.

TASKS

• Prepare patients,operating room and instruments before surgery
• Assist in passing instruments, checking vital signs, and handling specimen
• Clean operating room after surgery or procedures
• Move patients

TO BECOME A SURGICAL TECH

• Certification
• Diploma
• Degree

EMPLOYMENT

• Hospitals
• Surgery centers
• Outpatient surgery centers
• Surgeons offices

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Specializing in a specific area
• Circulating tech
• First assistant

WHAT MAKES IT A GOOD PROFESSION

• Exciting surgeries
• Opportunities to work along side great surgeons and nurses
• Being able to help people

WORKS CITED

• http://education-portal.com/surgical_technician.html
• http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/surgical-technologist...