Surgical Technology
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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):
OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
---|---|---|
OCP A | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 Hours |
OCP B | Central Supply Technician | 210 Hours |
OCP C | Surgical Technologist 1 Surgical Technologist 2 Surgical Technologist 3 | 343 Hours 343 Hours 344 Hours |
Total Hours: 1330 |
Location & Course’s Schedule:
Surgical Technology is available at the following school (s):
LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
---|---|---|
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College | Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Contact Information at the Location:
Additional information can be provided by student services:
LOCATION | COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR | PHONE NUMBER |
---|---|---|
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (305) 324-6070 | Patricia Estiverne Luis Sanchez Jacques Lucien Rose Jasmin | Ext. 7089 Ext. 7129 Ext. 7039 |
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.
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