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Avg. salary range
$65k–$70k
across regions
Hours / Day
12
Days / Week
3
working days
About this career
Surgical techs assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They may help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, sterilize and prepare equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Strength/ Dexterity
Are you able to lift a moderate amount of weight without any issue? Can you stand or walk for an extended period of time?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Education & Training
Certificate or Apprenticeship Program
Certificates and apprenticeships are available in skilled trades and career-oriented fields. Some programs offer coursework that is similar to that of associate's degree programs in the same subject, and students may be able to transfer their credits to associate's degree programs when they finish. Certificate programs usually take between one and two years to complete.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$56,300
Average
$67,500
High
$75,200
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
3 on · 4 off per cycle
Typical shifts can be anywhere between 8 and 12 hours. Some "on call" shifts can last as long as 24 hours in some emergency centers. On average, shifts are 3 to 5 days a week depending on length and setting.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$67,400
Overall Rank
121st
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
25th
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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