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Surgical Technology — Associate’s Degree
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“The education I received at New England Tech has allowed me to follow my dream of working in healthcare, something I had always wanted to do. Working at South County Hospital, with the excellent doctors and staff, is so much more than a job - it's a rewarding career. I owe so much to New England Tech and its professional staff!”
~ Kevin I. Murphy, Surgical Technician, South County Hospital
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- Earn an Associate’s Degree in as little as 18 months, days or evenings.
- Function as an integral part of the surgical team. Work in cooperation with surgeons and registered nurses, performing duties that are vital for the safety and care of surgical patients during operative procedures.
- Theory and practice are integrated through the use of simulated laboratory experiences and 540 hours of actual hospital operating room experience.
- Program includes study of the ethical and legal dimensions of the work and profession of the Surgical Technologist.
- Extensive course work in Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology. In addition, program prepares students for the National Certification Exam given by the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST).
- Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- Supervised clinical practice in surgical environments prepares the student for entry-level positions in such areas as hospital operating room department, obstetrical departments, surgical supply and/or processing departments, outpatient surgical centers, and surgeon office practices.
- Program was developed with the support and cooperation of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island.
Job Titles
- Surgical Technologist
- Medical Sales Representative
- Tissue/Organ Procurement & Transplantation Technician
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- Laser/Endoscopic Technician
- Central Service Manager
- Employed by a surgeon as private scrub
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Career Success
Leading employers hire New England Tech Graduates…
- Blackstone Valley Surgicare
- Brigham & Women’s Hospital
- Brockton Hospital
- Cape Cod Hospital
- Charlton Memorial Hospital
- Day Kimball Hospital
- Kent County Memorial Hospital
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital
- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
- Milford Whitensville Hospital
- Morton Hospital and Medical Center
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- Newport Hospital
- RI Hospital
- Roger Williams Hospital
- South County Hospital
- St. Anne’s Hospital
- St. Joseph's Hospital-Fatima
- St. Luke's Hospital
- St. Vincent’s Hospital
- Sturdy Memorial Hospital
- The Miriam Hospital
- The William W. Backus Hospital
- V.A. Medical Center
- Women & Infants Hospital
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