MidGrowing growth
Surgical Technologist
Prepare operating rooms and assist during surgery
$45,000 – $70,000/yrSterilize equipment, prepare surgical instruments, and assist surgeons in the OR.
Highlights
Common tasks
Prepare OR, pass instruments during surgery, maintain sterile field, and manage supplies.
Potential downsides
Long standing hours, high-pressure OR environment, and on-call requirements.
Skills
CommunicationResearchCritical thinkingTeachingProblem solving
Interests
HealthcarePsychologyScience
Industries
Healthcare
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeAnalyticalHands-on
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