Career Opportunities Overview
Educational opportunities abound to gain entry into the surgical arena. It
just depends on your particular area of interest. The team members include
the Surgeon, the First Assistant, the Surgical Scrub, the Circulator, and
Anesthesia. Supporting roles in the operating room includes the Support
Personnel who transport patients and maintain the operating room, Central Supply
Technicians, or inventory control personnel. Each job role can be performed by a
variety of credentialed people. Some job roles can be performed by
individuals who have cross trained in those areas, while others require very
specific training, testing, and licensure to be able to perform that role. As we
go through each career, you will gain insight regarding each credential. For
information on the Surgeon, Anesthesia, or First Assistant, go to the advanced
training segment of "Your Career" above. As you look at each
page below, you will find the educational requirements and employment
information for each career.
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