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National Surgical Tech Week 2015: September 20 - 26

Concorde Staff

Concorde Staff

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Updated September 21, 2015. The information contained in this blog is current and accurate as of this date.
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National Surgical Technologists Week is a yearly event to recognize how surgical techs are changing the face of medicine, explains the Association of Surgical Technologies. This year, National Surgical Technologists Week will take place from September 20-26, 2015, and Concorde is celebrating along with our Surg Tech students! We want to help raise awareness for this growing field and show students in our surgical tech programs and alums how much they are appreciated. Take a look at some of the good information about surgical techs below.

 

WHAT DOES A SURGICAL TECH DO?

A surgical tech assists the health care team in the operating room to ensure a successful surgery. This may include the following duties:

  • Preparing operating rooms for surgery
  • Sterilizing equipment and gathering supplies for surgery
  • Preparing patients for surgery, such as shaving, disinfecting and educating patients about their surgery
  • Maintaining an accurate inventory of all materials used during the surgery

Surgical techs are an integral member of a surgery team. Without surgical techs, a patient would be more likely to enter surgery in a non-sterile environment or worry about her surgeon’s ability to have all of the necessary supplies ready.

This month, National Surgical Technologists Week will recognize the vital role of surgical techs in surgery. Hospitals across the country will be passing out pens, accessories, scrub caps and more as a sign of their appreciation for surgical techs. Many employers may even be having recognition dinners.

Concorde offers on-campus as well as an online surgical tech degree for those interested. If the responsibilities of being a surgical tech appeal to you, contact Concorde Career College for information about entering this growing field. We're here to help!

Every week is Surgical Technician Appreciation Week at Concorde. Let one of our career counselors show you what this career could mean to your future.

Take The Next Step Towards a Brighter Future

Interested in learning more about our Surgical Technology program? We have a Concorde representative ready to talk about what matters most to you. Get answers about start dates, curriculum, financial aid, scholarships and more!

  1. Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.

  2. Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment.

  3. Financial aid is available to those who qualify but may not be available for all programs. Concorde does not guarantee financial aid or scholarship awards or amounts.

  4. Clinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.

  5. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

  6. Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, whose length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.