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Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
171
Avg Houston Wage
$23

Career Overview

Surgical technicians work in operating rooms and help surgions by preparing patients and handing medical instruments to the surgeon. They have to keep the equipment sterilized and prepare patients before surgery.

As a surgical technician, you are able to enter the field after a short term certification program. You are also able to further advance you career through on the job training.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

There are 3 Training Programs available for this career path

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Requirements

Background check
Certification / License
Drug test
Short-term training

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$19 - $28/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$38 - $43/hr

Training Programs for becoming a Surgical Technician

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Surgical Technician
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education

Surgical Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 171Wage: $23-$41/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Readiness Test
Background Check
Surgical Technician
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Enrolling now

Surgical Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 171Wage: $23-$41/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Readiness Test
Drug Test
Background Check
Surgical Technician
San Jacinto College
San Jacinto College

Surgical Technician

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 171Wage: $23-$41/hr
Duration: 2 years
U.S. Work Authorization
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
Medical Documents
Readiness Test
Drug Test
Background Check
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