Surgical Technology
Are you ready to scrub in and join the fast-paced world of surgical technology? With expert instructors and hands-on experience, you’ll be equipped with the technical skills to assist surgeons in the operating room in no time! Let’s get started on your path to an exciting career in healthcare!
Where Precision Meets Patient Care
Get Inside the Operating Room
Surgical technologists are key members of the surgical team. Students learn to prepare operating rooms, organize surgical instruments, and maintain sterile environments. They also support surgeons during procedures.
Hands-On Clinical Training
The program combines classroom learning, lab work, and real-world clinical experiences in healthcare. Students gain practical experience with surgical procedures, patient care, instrumentation, and sterile techniques.
Prepare for Certification
A Career Focused on Patient Care and Teamwork
Surgical technologists support patients in critical moments of their lives. Students build skills in communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and critical thinking. These skills are essential for daily tasks in operating rooms.
Careers
Opportunities
Surgical technologists are primarily hired by hospitals, however, they also get hired by private specialty practices in fields such as:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Plastic/reconstructive surgery
Locations
DEGREES & CERTIFICATES
Surgical Technology, AAS
This 60 credit program takes 4 terms to complete, including a pre-requisite term. Students must attend full-time.
Sounds great, but how do I apply?
Helper mindset lands alumna in operating room
Surgical technology is an amazing field to go into. You’re constantly learning something new every day.
Ashley Arratia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing '25
You Have Questions. We Have Answers.
Yes. Surgical technologists team up with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare staff during procedures.
Support for your studies
Accreditation
The San Jacinto College Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).
