Health Sciences
       Surgical Technologists
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Occupation Details
County Information
Wage
                $25/hour
                Average
            
            
                $50,020/year
                Median
            
        Wage Range
                 $44,440/year
                 Entry
            
            
                 $56,150/year
                 Experienced
            
        Growth Opportunity
                 69
                 Annual Openings
            
            
                 8% change
                 total jobs from 2020-2030
            
        Education Typically Needed
Postsecondary nondegree award
    Work Experience Typically Needed
None 
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