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A Certified Surgical
Technologist (CST) is an allied health
professional who works as part of the surgical
team to ensure that the operative procedure is
completed under optimal conditions. Surgical
Technologists work closely with surgeons,
anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other
key surgical personnel in hospital operating
rooms and outpatient surgery centers. Surgical
Technologists function during all phases of the
operative procedure by maintaining the sterile
field and assisting the surgical team throughout
the case. Surgical Technologists play a
critical role in surgical patient care.
Job availability in
Surgical Technology is very high and expected to
continue to grow faster than average according
to the U.S. Department of Labor. As a result,
the Association of Surgical Technology has
determined that the average starting salary in
Iowa is $15.05 and $18.58 in Minnesota.
Following
graduation, students are eligible to sit for the
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Credentialing Exam offered by The National Board
of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Please print our program
booklet for a more in-depth look into the
rapidly changing profession of Surgical
Technology. |