Maricopa Community Colleges

Health Careers : Surgical Technologist
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Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologists are members of the surgical team and work with surgeons, nurses, and other surgical personnel before, during and after an operation. They prepare the surgical suite preoperatively, assist the surgeon during the operative procedure, and ready supplies and equipment for upcoming surgical procedures.

Work Environment:
Employment is found in hospital operating rooms, some are employed in outpatient surgical centers, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, physicians’ offices and other facilities.

Licensure/Certification:
Upon completion of the certificate program, students may take the exam for certification as a Surgical Technologist.

Program Offerings:
GateWay Community College offers a Certificate of Completion in Surgical Technology.

For more information contact GateWay Program Advisement at 602-286-8600 or visit http://www.gatewaycc.edu/Programs/SurgicalTechnology/