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What's the difference between Surgical Technician and Surgical Technologist?
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Leslie in Pompano Beach, Florida

52 months ago

Is it the same thing?

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sonya in Augusta, Georgia

30 months ago

Leslie in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Is it the same thing?

same thing. surgical technologist just sounds more professional than surgical technician.

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cp in Buffalo, New York

14 months ago

that is wrong. A surgical technologist has a 2 yr degree (A.A.S.)
and a surgical technician has gone through an accelerated program, usually about 9-10 months. Both are qualified, but employers have most recently leaned towards persons holding a degree.

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Jennifer in Lakeland, Florida

9 months ago

CP in Buffalo is wrong. I am a Surgical Technologist... I do not have a degree. However, after attending a 16 month program at an accredited school, I was able to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam. I passed, therefore I became a Surgical Technologist. Until one passes this exam after attending the accredited program, one is considered a Surgical Technician.
While both are indeed qualified, some hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers require you to be certified in order to work. Others will hire you, BUT you must pass the exam within 6 months of being hired.

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amanda in Prestonsburg, Kentucky

5 months ago

I really appreciate this comment. I was thinking of going into this feild.... now i know this is what I want, Thankyou..QUOTE who="Jennifer in Lakeland, Florida"]CP in Buffalo is wrong. I am a Surgical Technologist... I do not have a degree. However, after attending a 16 month program at an accredited school, I was able to sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam. I passed, therefore I became a Surgical Technologist. Until one passes this exam after attending the accredited program, one is considered a Surgical Technician.
While both are indeed qualified, some hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers require you to be certified in order to work. Others will hire you, BUT you must pass the exam within 6 months of being hired.

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Doc in Virginia Beach, Virginia

1 month ago

Well I can officially say that you DO NOT have to pass the CST exam to become a surgical technologist. I have never taken the CST exam, and have been designated a surgical technologist since I graduated ST school. Check your facts!

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Doc in Virginia Beach, Virginia

1 month ago

You do, however, have to take and pass the CST exam to become a Certified Surgical Technologist...which by the way is what CST stands for.

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Jomel in Manila, Philippines

1 month ago

Hi anyone Im a Medical Laboratory technologist

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