Surgical Technologists perform a variety of tasks under supervision of a surgeon as part of a surgical team to provide assistance before, during, and after surgical procedures. Before surgery, Surgical Technologists set up surgical instruments and equipment, assemble sterile and non-sterile equipment, and check equipment for functionality. Surgical Technologists prepare patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting site of incision. During surgery, Surgical Technologists pass surgical instruments and sterile supplies to surgeons. Surgical Technologists also operate light, suction machines, and other diagnostic equipment. After surgery, Surgical Technologists clean and stock the operating room for further surgical procedures.

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Surgical Technologist Salary

Overall, Surgical Technologist salaries are based on years of experience, location, certification status, and type of facility.

According to Salary.com, the current median expected salary for a Surgical Technologist in the United States is $38,051. However, the American Medical Association reported certified Surgical Technologists can earn $10,000 more annually than non-certified counterparts.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a difference in salary for surgical technologists according to type of facility as follows:

Offices of Dentists: $37,510
Offices of Physicians: $36,570
Hospitals: $33,130

Surgical Technologist Job Outlook

Due to the expansion of the healthcare industry, the job outlook for all surgical technologists is very good. According to the US Department of Labor, the number of positions for surgical technologists is supposed to grow much faster than average between now and 2014.

As the population grows and ages, the number of surgical procedures performed is expected to increase, creating a higher demand for cost effective, quality surgical assistance.

Technological advances in surgical equipment will allow more surgeries to be performed, and will allow surgical technologists to assist in more surgical procedures than before.

Job opportunities will be better in offices physicians and dentists and outpatient care, although hospitals will continue to be the primary employer of surgical technologists.

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