SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST


Surgical technologists provide surgical care. They assist the surgeon in delivering patient care before, during and after surgery. Various activities include helping the surgeon and nurse put on gloves and masks, assist in scrubbing procedures before surgery, inventorying needles, sponges and instruments used during the surgery, disinfecting the surgical area on the patients, positioning patients on the operating table, providing instruments as well as sutures and sponges for the surgeon, sterilizing instruments, cleaning the operating room, returning patients to the recovery room and assisting the anesthesiologist during surgery.

Education

Kentucky programs last 11 to 12 months and provide diplomas or certificates.

Registration/Certification/Licensor

Certification is provided by the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist.

Salary

$18,700-41,600

Employment Opportunities

Surgical technologists work primarily in hospitals but may also be employed in ambulatory care, clinics, surgery centers, home health agencies and private physicians' offices.

Programs

Ashland Technical College (800) 928-4256
Bowling Green Technical College  (270) 843-5461
Central Kentucky Technical College (246) 246-2400
Cumberland Valley Technical College (606) 337-3106
Jefferson Technical College (502) 595-4275
Madisonville Technical College (270) 554-6554
Owensboro Technical College (270) 687-7255
West Kentucky Technical College  (270) 554-4991

Professional Association

Association of Surgical Technologists
7108-C S. Alton Way
Englewood, CO 80112-2106
(303) 694-9130
 

Last updated:  June 26, 2001