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| 509-534-1551 509-534-1027 fax |
| Surgical Technologist Program Surgical technologists are key members of surgery teams who provide pre- and post-operative services as well as assistance during actual surgery. The Surgical Technologist program, also called Surgical Technology at some campuses, teaches students the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, computer applications, and health law and ethics they need to know for this careers. They are introduced to operating room environments and receive hands-on training in sterilization techniques and instrumentation set-up, and learn about surgical instruments and supplies. Students are also trained in basic surgical skills and laboratory procedures that support OR functions. After successfully completing all required course work, students are placed in unpaid externships. Surgical tech graduates are eligible for entry-level positions as surgical technologists, laboratory and delivery technicians, sterile processing technicians, or as private surgical scrubs. . Surgical Tech Job Description The Surgical Technologist is essential to the smooth flow of the operating room. They are responsible for preparing the operating room before surgery, assisting the doctors during the surgery itself, taking care of the patient immediately after the operation, then preparing and restocking the operating room for the next surgery. The Surgical Tech’s duties can include: Setting up instruments and equipment Preparing patients for surgery Assisting the surgical team with preparations Passing instruments to doctors during surgery Assisting in minor surgical tasks Using diagnostic equipment Tending to patient after surgery Resetting and restocking operating room Extern-ship Provided during training at HMI Practical experience in real-life medical setting Course Length 58 Weeks Extern-ship 400 hours required Course Schedule Mon, Wed, Fri from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Cost: Tuition $9,795.00 Registration Fee $200.00 Background Check $50.00 Books $388.07 Uniform $64.73 CPR Class $55.00 WSU Anatomy Lab $65.00 TB Skin Test $20.00 Drug screen $20.00 NCCT Exam $155.00 NCCT Test Site Fee $20.00 WA DOH License Fee $70.00 Required Down Payment $617.63 Total Education Cost $10,902.80 |
| $302.90 (Surgical Tech Textbook) required with down payment. $85.17 (Medical Terminology Textbook due at the start of that class |