Page Content Degrees and Certificates Career Information Are you a detail-oriented person looking for a rewarding health career? If you think you would thrive in the fast-paced world of a hospital operating room, consider a career as a surgical technologist. Our Surgical Technologist program will prepare you to go straight to work where you'll be a key member of the medical team in the operating room. Guided Pathways are maps that show you what classes you will take, and when. View Guided Pathways How much money does this career pay? Which classes do I need? What our students are saying Contact Us Are you interested in a career as a surgical technologist? Start Today Graduates of our Surgical Technologist program are eligible for the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certified Surgical Technologist Exam. Certification is a requirement of employment as a surgical technologist in Texas. Learn More About The Surgical Technologist Program “The best part of the program was how qualified the instructors are. They’re actually operating room nurses, so they not only understand the theory of what you’re studying but also have a totally practical standpoint.” Read Virgilio's story. Virgilio FernandoSurgical Technician, USMD Hospital at Arlington Please select a different web browser or enable iFrames to view this form.