Surgical Tech Salary | Surgical Assistant Income, Programs, Job Duties

Surgical technologists, also called operating room techs, scrubs, tech, or surgical assistants, assist surgeons during surgical operations. In this video, you'll learn about:
-A day in the life of a surgical tech (job duties)
-Surgical technologist education programs or school requirements (how to become a surgical tech).
-Likes & dislikes of working as a surgical tech
-Average salary and hourly wage of a surgical tech in the United States.
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  • @RegisteredNurseRN
    @RegisteredNurseRN5 жыл бұрын

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  • @rquinn0111
    @rquinn01112 жыл бұрын

    I'm a surgical tech and I can say this is very accurate. Standing for long hours is no joke, get good shoes and support hose while you're young! Some surgeries you can sit in, such as eye and some hand/foot surgeries, it depends. Often scrub techs specialize in a field (like plastics or orthopedics) while working in the hospital, especially the larger ones. Some cases you need to wear a full body heavy lead apron if the C-arm is going to be used during the case; it is hot and heavy. And some cases are done in uncomfortably warm environments (pediatrics and burn cases) or very cold, you'll have to deal with that as well. It is important to check your state about scrub tech requirements. Some states want you to be certified or military trained, others are willing to accept on the job training, but I think the trend is toward certification. Thanks!

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought a good pair of shoes with my first paycheck as a tech, your hands and feet are your money maker

  • @cokedupcat

    @cokedupcat

    Жыл бұрын

    How is the pay? I need a job to move out soon its difficult finding a job that pays well and will be interesting.

  • @katewelch2476

    @katewelch2476

    Жыл бұрын

    How did you become a Surg tech?

  • @aigenerator687

    @aigenerator687

    Жыл бұрын

    Why do I keep seeing average salary at 100k?

  • @19brittani
    @19brittani4 жыл бұрын

    what about military experience? air force has surgical tech jobs . i was a air force scrub tech in the 80s working in a urology clinic and doing surgery twice a week. went to surgical school at sheppard afb in texas for 8 weeks. after graduation they sent me to alabama and then to germany... traveled all over europe. great times and memories...

  • @tinabobina856

    @tinabobina856

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the military has great programs!! I was trained in the Army.

  • @shad3128

    @shad3128

    2 жыл бұрын

    Met some of the best scrubs ever that came from air force and army. Great people!

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shad3128 their the best preceptors who don't sugar coat things

  • @cristinabalbuena1509
    @cristinabalbuena15094 жыл бұрын

    Thank y'all so much! Other videos haven't broken it down like this one.

  • @lindacarter4543
    @lindacarter45438 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and straight to the point! Nicely detailed and summarized, thank you...Much appreciated :)

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Linda Carter Thank you so much, Linda! I appreciate your comment! -Ben

  • @leticianls9977
    @leticianls99775 жыл бұрын

    I like the way you say "firrst", it make me laugh but I like your videos.they are so convincing.thanks so much

  • @iramcqueen9097
    @iramcqueen90972 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I'm attempting to go to school to be a surgical tech I'm really excited about this opportunity to learn about surgery and I'm intrigued by the9ó surgical procedure

  • @bbydiego
    @bbydiego8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys for the video!!! Really informative!

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Axel Rodriguez You're very welcome! Thank you for the excellent video request!

  • @Godhiger
    @Godhiger Жыл бұрын

    Well teaching you explain it well to understand. A lot of videos up there about surgical tech. But they don't explain it well like the way you explain it. Well done!

  • @edfox6921
    @edfox69214 жыл бұрын

    You're awesome. Thank you!

  • @poochie061390
    @poochie0613908 жыл бұрын

    thx u so much for doing this video very informative

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dreadhead Ki You're very welcome! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!

  • @caribaez5711
    @caribaez57114 жыл бұрын

    Surgical tech seems very good for a entry level job in the medical field.

  • @ghanamafia7199

    @ghanamafia7199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Much better than CNA

  • @JA-eq5um

    @JA-eq5um

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ghanamafia7199 what you don't like poop lol

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ghanamafia7199 One of my classmates was a CNA $15, now she's a CST making $25 and she's graduating from Nursing school and will be a RN making $30 at the age of 22.

  • @johnn2638
    @johnn26384 жыл бұрын

    I’m currently working towards a sterile processing program then at some point moving up to a Surgical Technician.

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    3 жыл бұрын

    There now teaching both together

  • @bertrandtuyishime5771

    @bertrandtuyishime5771

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@supermanprime1281 where?

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bertrandtuyishime5771 Florida

  • @beautykay8545
    @beautykay85453 жыл бұрын

    Does h make updated ones? This was 5 yrs ago.

  • @ohthatsdionne3403
    @ohthatsdionne34038 жыл бұрын

    this was great !

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dionne Brooks Thanks so much for your kind words, Dionne.

  • @ihabmidhat
    @ihabmidhat4 ай бұрын

    👋. I really love your channel. I have a request about dialysis technician. And the different certifications if needed.

  • @timahawk3220
    @timahawk3220 Жыл бұрын

    It’s crazy I was thinking that surgeon’s can probably be mean b4 he even said it. I couldn’t deal with that at all.

  • @tiviia51
    @tiviia518 жыл бұрын

    You guys are great...You could you do a video about the TEAS V test... the science portion? pls

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Octavia Crooks Thanks so much for your kind words, Octavia. We have a lot of other requests, but we'll definitely add this to the list. Thanks again! -Ben

  • @tiviia51

    @tiviia51

    8 жыл бұрын

    Ok thank you...

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Octavia Crooks You're welcome!

  • @adrianarodriguez6999
    @adrianarodriguez69994 жыл бұрын

    Well, damn I live in Mississippi.

  • @adriennekennedy2506
    @adriennekennedy2506 Жыл бұрын

    what jobs are best to gaiin experience in the setting while going to school?

  • @NicoleHRRCP
    @NicoleHRRCP3 жыл бұрын

    I was told that now during Covid we can study and learn hands on instead of going gti school beforehand as now hospitals are desperate for ppl. I was told this when I interviewed for this job

  • @livinglifekenisha73

    @livinglifekenisha73

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is true I just interviewed for this with no experience I got the job training starts next week

  • @erikamartinez4788

    @erikamartinez4788

    6 ай бұрын

    @@livinglifekenisha73you’re getting on the job training to be a surgical tech? Did you have to get certified?

  • @helisaratanak
    @helisaratanak3 жыл бұрын

    Hello! My goal is to go to Medical School to become MD, but I also need money for the time being while going to school because I have no financial support from my parents. Is it a good idea to get this job to earn a living as well as medical experiences while going to med school?

  • @shad3128

    @shad3128

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a great way to get your exposure in the field and do your shadowing hours, while also forming good relationships with physicians and nurses who will likely be your recommendations for medical programs and quite possibly help you find programs to get into. It's great to work in and put some money away if possible before taking the MD leap, since you really can't work while in medical school - at least more than anything part time at best.

  • @javoyspence8025
    @javoyspence80253 жыл бұрын

    can a surgical technologist from outside of USA can get job in usa

  • @vegone8894
    @vegone88943 жыл бұрын

    Sweeet. I live in Nevada

  • @angiecastib8266
    @angiecastib826610 ай бұрын

    I am wondering if the job market is good for surgical tech now and how much do they pay in the state of CT

  • @angele5811
    @angele58114 жыл бұрын

    my question is if i go threw the associates route how do i know what degree is accredited

  • @keepitreal5317

    @keepitreal5317

    3 жыл бұрын

    It should say it on the requirements and goals of that course

  • @javediqbal-kg8rw
    @javediqbal-kg8rw3 ай бұрын

    The salary statistics that you explain is it annual ?

  • @apdroidgeek1737
    @apdroidgeek17374 жыл бұрын

    I want to be a BSN but i want to have a job in medical field while takinh it, should i take surgical tech first then become bsn or, i should take associates degree in nursinh then bsn

  • @GeorgeFIoydGaming

    @GeorgeFIoydGaming

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do not bother with surgical tech, lol. BSN is where it’s at. Source: 8 years as a CST, 2 years as an EMT, and now second year nursing student.

  • @jadea.4657

    @jadea.4657

    11 ай бұрын

    A friend of mine got her adn. The hospital she works at paid for her bsn. She is now working on her masters. I would just go for your adn or straight into bsn. Some work as medical assistants throughout nursing school.

  • @kelsogood78
    @kelsogood788 жыл бұрын

    awesome! can you a video on bank jobs? like tellers / personal bankers

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +kelsogood78 Thanks for your comment. Yes, I'll try to make a video on that within the next week or so. Thanks again!

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +kelsogood78 I just wanted to let you know I've uploaded your video request. You can view it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaqovKqcmrXUcbw.html I hope that helps :)

  • @kelsogood78

    @kelsogood78

    8 жыл бұрын

    +RegisteredNurseRN perfect! thank you so much! it helped a lot !!😊😄

  • @hamdakhalid5663
    @hamdakhalid56632 жыл бұрын

    This is very informative. Thanks for this video. I'm a Surgical Tech from Pakistan and I'd like to know how I can apply in US for job? We have four year bachelors program in Surgical Technology here & do I still need to pass certification exam to apply for the job?

  • @shanequaaustin8908

    @shanequaaustin8908

    11 ай бұрын

    In America we have a programs that's 6-9 months long. Let me know if you want the information sir it's better then 21 months

  • @DaMailMan100
    @DaMailMan1008 жыл бұрын

    Would you be able to do a video on sterile processing technicians I'd love to see that!

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +DaMailMan100 Thanks for your comment. The BLS does not have detailed statistics on sterile processing techs. We'll add this to the list for a possible future video if we can find more salary details. Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @DaMailMan100

    @DaMailMan100

    8 жыл бұрын

    ok thanks

  • @RegisteredNurseRN

    @RegisteredNurseRN

    8 жыл бұрын

    +DaMailMan100 Hey, we just wanted to let you know that we did get that video on sterile processing techs done for you after all. You can see it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oXau1saJn7yvo7Q.html Thanks so much!

  • @notneuro

    @notneuro

    8 жыл бұрын

    +DaMailMan100 You don't want to get into SPT, it's a black hole and it's boring.

  • @JA-eq5um

    @JA-eq5um

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@notneuro how do you know

  • @TheeRoyalFam
    @TheeRoyalFam2 жыл бұрын

    What about Surgical Assistant like Physicians Assistant, where you need your masters degree?

  • @unicornscandab7980

    @unicornscandab7980

    2 жыл бұрын

    No it’s a associates and sometimes just a certificate program

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    2 жыл бұрын

    In Florida PAs make 94k-150k salary, it's a 6 year course

  • @shanequaaustin8908

    @shanequaaustin8908

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@supermanprime12816 year's when you can become a PA in a year in a half

  • @Itx_Rifat
    @Itx_RifatАй бұрын

    And what about someone who has completed a 4-year bachelor's degree program in surgical technology? How do their job duties differ from those with a 2-year surgical technician diploma or a hospital-based surgical technician certificate? can you pleas clear it for me. because I have a bachelor's degree in surgical technology.

  • @rehmataliw988
    @rehmataliw9883 жыл бұрын

    I have done bs surgical technologist but I have no job what will you do for this degree?

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing 😂 because there's no degree

  • @tttman4385
    @tttman43853 жыл бұрын

    Questions????heard you have to stand their for long hours and can't go anywhere what if you have to go to the bathroom

  • @AnonymouslyFamousTho

    @AnonymouslyFamousTho

    3 жыл бұрын

    U have to find a way to use the bathroom before surgery because once the surgery starts, you can’t just stop to go to the bathroom. Other people do it. So can you. Everything in life requires a sacrifice. You can’t have it all.

  • @jaia846

    @jaia846

    Жыл бұрын

    In some cases another tech could relieve you lol

  • @jjwaters4037
    @jjwaters40375 жыл бұрын

    Lots of people are making 60-75k a year but they take call and work saterdays

  • @JA-eq5um

    @JA-eq5um

    4 жыл бұрын

    Saturday

  • @jjwaters4037

    @jjwaters4037

    4 жыл бұрын

    J A my bad English is not my first Language

  • @zuezsz

    @zuezsz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jjwaters4037 that’s mostly because they are working more hours be paid more

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    2 жыл бұрын

    I made 50k after taxes as a new grad but call is mandatory for everyone

  • @souravbag6705
    @souravbag67053 жыл бұрын

    I am an OT tech student in Indian and in future I want to go in us. But can anyone tell me what qualifications needed immigration??please 🙏🙏🙏

  • @titu2195

    @titu2195

    Жыл бұрын

    Me2bro

  • @amalabdi7326
    @amalabdi73264 жыл бұрын

    I want to become a surgical tech but I have 3 small kids and I’m a single mom, is it possible to go in when my kids are in school and come out when they are done. I don’t have family here to watch them?? Like I can go in at 7 and come out at 3

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's possible, but don't bring your family and personal problems to school or your school problems home. Women always have beef with each other while guys just stay neutral

  • @beyouaesthetics7168

    @beyouaesthetics7168

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a single mom and with 3 kids and just enrolled. With Covid I'm starting virtual. Buys me time to get used to the schedule and figure out care from there. Good luck

  • @sweateesadame9210

    @sweateesadame9210

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@beyouaesthetics7168 are you almost done?

  • @nadiahgorman8152
    @nadiahgorman81525 жыл бұрын

    Can a lab tech enroll in surgery tech school?

  • @lupaphormy1125

    @lupaphormy1125

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @boofu7289
    @boofu72893 жыл бұрын

    Holding organs in for $20 an hour

  • @Youtubepoops221

    @Youtubepoops221

    3 жыл бұрын

    Win win

  • @itsgabbieagain
    @itsgabbieagain5 жыл бұрын

    So I'm interested in this field and have tattoos on my arms, most programs are asking for them to be covered. How exactly is that going to work out when you're washing forearms and hands all the time? Are long sleeve undershirts allowed? Also what's the tattoo policy like in the hospitals you've worked in so far?

  • @postalcode63

    @postalcode63

    5 жыл бұрын

    probably long sleeve because my parents know a guy who works in the operating rooms too and he has tattoos all over his neck and arms

  • @asiaharmon2846

    @asiaharmon2846

    4 жыл бұрын

    Long sleeves aren’t allowed if you’re a scrub tech

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    2 жыл бұрын

    Listen I'm going to be honest with you it's all BS and it doesn't matter in the OR. Everyone has tattoos on their arms such as MD, PA, CST, RN, CRNA

  • @supermanprime1281

    @supermanprime1281

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just gang tattoos or racist tattoos

  • @javediqbal-kg8rw
    @javediqbal-kg8rw3 ай бұрын

    The salary statistics that you explain is it annual ?

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