Say which services, how much call, and what case volume the job carries. Ask which cases the person scrubs alone and which still need a second tech.
A surgery center that copies a national midpoint will lose techs to the hospital or to travel. Use this metro's median for someone new, and the 75th for someone who scrubs specialty cases.
License and training
Most states do not license surgical technologists, but several require certification or registration. Employers often want the CST from NBSTSA. Confirm the rule in your state.
Questions
What is a CST?
Certified Surgical Technologist, the NBSTSA credential. Several states require certification or registration.
Do surgical techs specialize?
Many do. Heart, brain, and orthopedic cases often need techs who already have experience in that service.
Metros
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