Surgical Tech

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education

Details

Students enrolled in the surgical technology associate degree program at NMU prepare to assist the surgeon and other members of the operating room team.

Duties

  • Setting up sterile trays and equipment for procedures
  • Scrubbing for procedures with the surgeon
  • Draping patients
  • Passing instruments
  • Holding retractors
  • Sterilizing instruments and supplies
  • Maintaining stock inventory

Links

NMU’s Surgical Tech program

Explore Surgical Tech Using the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Industry-Recognized Certification

*Credentials are nationally recognized, portable and stackable, which means students have the option of attaining more advanced credentials in the future.

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