Surgical Tech

Testimonials

Kalysta, Marquette Alternative High School / MATMC Apprentice “I never really knew what I wanted to do with life, so it was always very scary for me to think about my future. The Middle College helped me find out what I wanted to do and I think it's cool because now I can empower other women.”

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

Quick Facts about this occupation from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics

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Career Ladder

Michigan and National Employment & Wage Data

Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Athletic Trainer
Audiologists
Career/Technical Education Teachers
Chiropractors
Dentists
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Health Services Managers
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse Practitioners
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Occupational Therapists
Optometrists
Pharmacists
Physical Therapists
Physician Assistants
Physicians and Surgeons
Registered Nurses
Speech-Language Pathologists
Veterinarians
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Associate's Degree, Long-Term Training & Apprenticeships

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Chemical Technicians
Dental Hygienists
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Dietetic Technicians
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Opticians, Dispensing
Physical Therapist Assistants
Radiologic Technologists
Respiratory Therapists
Veterinary Technologists

Certificate or Moderate-Term Training

Dental Assistants
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Massage Therapists
Medical Assistants
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Medical Transcriptionists
Nursing Assistants
Pharmacy Technicians
Phlebotomists
Surgical Technologists

High School Diploma or Equivalent & Short-Term Training

Healthcare Support Workers
Health Technologists and Technicians
Home Health Aides
Occupational Therapy Aides
Personal Care Aides
Physical Therapist Aides
Psychiatric Aides
Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

High School Credit

Students should inquire within their guidance office about high school curriculum requirements that may be satisfied through a college course, as this is determined individually by school district.

College Credit

Students earn direct college credits from NMU at no cost.