Surgical technicians are vital members of the operating room team, responsible for keeping the environment sterile, the tools organized, and the patient safe throughout surgery.
Before a procedure, you’ll prepare the room, sterilize instruments, and assist with patient setup and anesthesia prep. During surgery, you’ll manage tools, track vital signs, and keep a precise count of all instruments and materials to ensure nothing is left behind. Afterward, you’ll help apply dressings and support a smooth transition to recovery.
If you’re detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and want to be part of a high-functioning surgical team that depends on your focus and quick response, this career offers purpose and precision.
Degree Type: Associate Degree
Field: Health Science
County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell
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Classes offered at Austin Community College.
Classes offered at Temple College.
A professional toolset provided (applied technology) -OR- a uniform of scrubs and stethoscope provided (healthcare)
Critical observer, attention to detail, highly organized, self-monitoring, good communicator, trained in surgical procedures, basic life support, and operating theater
