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
- Holding retractors
- Sterilizing instruments and supplies
- Maintaining stock inventory
Links
Explore Surgical Tech Using the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industry-Recognized Certification
Credentials are nationally recognized, portable and stackable, which means students have the option of attaining more advanced credentials in the future.*