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Surgical Technologist
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$64,118 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
The surgical technologist assists the surgeon by anticipating his needs and passing the correct instruments and equipment at the proper time. The scrub technician is responsible for all instruments, sponges, needles and blades during the procedure and performs counts with the circulating nurse at the beginning and end of the case. See Job Description.