Work Environment

The Surgical Technologist program at Nevada Career Institute provides the education and training needed to begin a career working in a variety of different medical and health care facilities.

Graduates of the program routinely find jobs working in:

• Hospitals
• Surgical centers
• Outpatient clinics
• Physicians’ offices (for doctors who perform outpatient surgery)

Quick Facts about Surgical Technologists*

• Employment of Surgical Technologists is projected to grow 12 percent nationally from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
• About 71 percent of Surgical Technologists worked in hospitals in 2016. Some work in outpatient care centers or in offices of physicians who perform outpatient surgery.
• Most Surgical Technologists work full time. Surgical Technologists employed in hospitals may work or be on call during nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Surgical Technologists may also be required to work shifts lasting longer than 8 hours.
• Job prospects should be best for Surgical Technologists who have completed an accredited education program and hold a certification.