Category Archives: surgical Technology

When people think of a job in the healthcare industry, doctors or nurses usually come to mind. However, there’s a wide variety of occupations in the healthcare industry that all require different levels of education and certifications. Healthcare occupations, such as surgical technologists, are on the rise due to an increase in life expectancy. This …

Thinking about joining a surgical tech program? Medical professionals like surgical technologists are in high demand due to the increase in life expectancy and the aging Baby Boomer generation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment for surgical technologists is expected to increase by 12% from 2016 to 2026 which is an increase …

Surgical technologists, also known as operating room assistants, are integral members of a medical team. Though many surgical procedures are routine and have been done thousands of times by many surgeons, emergency, life-saving procedures take place in the operating room too. With this in mind, it is important for all members in an operating room …

Has working in an operating room been something you’ve always wanted to do? If you grew up loving the adrenaline rush of those intense ER television shows and wanted to be in their shoes, surgical technology might be the career path for you. As a surgical technologist, your role in the operating room will be …