Surgical Technology: Career Information

Data from the federal government on surgical technologist careers. Includes work environment, how to become one, pay, job outlook, and more.

Find our the average hourly salary for surgical technologists in your state.

Additional occupational information from the US Department of Labor geared towards students and job seekers.

What is it like to be a surgical technologist? In this Career Q&A video interview, Katelyn Adams talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and the keys to success assisting in surgery. She also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.

Official exam information from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

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"As the oldest and most widely recognized professional organization for surgical technologists, AST's primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality. "

The mission of the NBSTSA is to be the gold standard provider of professional certification of surgical technologists (CST®) and surgical first assistants (CSFA®), supporting continuing education, thus promoting superior patient care in the surgical setting.

The ARC/STSA is a private, non-profit accreditation services agency that provides national recognition for higher education programs in surgical technology and surgical assisting in collaboration with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).