Where Do Surgical Technologist Work?

Surgical technologists work in hospital operating rooms, outpatient centers, and doctors' offices. They spend much of their working day in the operating room, preparing for, assisting with, and cleaning up after surgeries.

Can you move up from surgical tech?

Surgical technologists may choose to advance to other healthcare occupations, such as registered nurse. Advancement to other healthcare occupations would usually require additional education, training, and/or certifications or licenses.

Are surgical techs in the operating room?

Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which include the surgeon(s), anesthesiologist and circulating nurse. Surgical technologists assemble the sterile equipment, check to ensure it is all working properly and make adjustments as necessary. ...