Career questions tagged surgical-tech


How to start a new career in the medical field after 40?
After 18 years in corporate marketing and a BA in psychology from 20 years ago I’d like to start a second career in the medical field. I am thinking of starting with a certificate in phlebotomy and then hopefully use tuition reimbursement to help pay for surgical tech school or another two year degree. I know I will take a huge financial set back but I don’t want to work in marketing or corporate anymore. Any advice?

Are there lots of moments in which a surgical technologist tends to get in the way of the surgeon?
I am a 19 year old Job Corps student that wants to do something in the medical field. I want to know if being in the way of surgeons will potentially be an issue as a new worker.

How long does it take to become a Surgical Tech?
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How to become a surgical tech?
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How to become a surgical technician ?
How would you become a surgical technician and would you need to be certified? If so what classes would you need to take? I am wondering this because I am now a senior in high school and I want to be able to do this when i graduate.

What is it like to be a surgical technologist? How hard was school to achieve this job?
How many year did schooling take?

Surgical Technician responsibilites?
What is a Surgical Technicians main responsibility on the job?