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
And holding retractors
Sterilizing instruments and supplies
Maintaining stock inventory

Resources

Links

NMU’s Surgical Tech program

Explore Surgical Tech Using the Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Industry Certification

Industry-recognized Certification

Surgical Technologist

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