Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Surgical Technologist Jobs: Take Your Pick

By Santos McKee


With the long list of healthcare careers these days, wouldn't it be nice to find one that will provide you with excellent financial rewards but without the hassle of long years of training? By becoming a surgical technologist, not only can you be entitled to great pay, but also with job security. As a surgical tech, you will be working under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other medical specialists.

Among the perks of being as a surgical technologist is that they get to work in well-lighted, air-conditioned, and clean environments. Despite this, anyone who wants to take part in this career will have to be prepared for the unpleasant sight and sounds while assisting in surgical procedures. It is common to be standing for long hours and to have at least a 40-hour work week.

In order to start your surgical technologist career in the right track, you must first undergo an formal training program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). You should be able to find these training programs in most colleges and universities and will take anywhere from 9 to 24 months to complete.

Accredited surgical technologist training program will primarily consist of classroom instruction and practical experience via internships. Among the courses you will be taking are medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical ethics, pharmacology, and microbiology. To make sure you are taking an accredited program, refer to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Despite the high volume of surgical technologist jobs, you should still work hard to earn the best credentials possible because of the high level of competition in this field. It would be ideal to secure a certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) through the virtue of passing a certification exam. A certified surgical technologist is preferred by many employers.

Many surgical technologist jobs are normally found in general medical and surgical hospitals, but nowadays, more employment opportunities are opening up in mobile surgical centers, outpatient care centers, and in physician's offices. The future of surgical tech employment is also very good with a growth rate forecasted at 25 percent through the year 2018.




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