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Surgical Technologists

Historical Job Growth

Civilian:job in recent demand

Civilian Historical Job Growth

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Civilian Historical Job Growth

Job Outlook

Employment is expected to grow much faster than average. Job opportunities will be best for technologists who are certified and for those who are willing to relocate.

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Opportunities to Get Ahead

Technologists advance by specializing in a particular area of surgery, such as neurosurgery or open-heart surgery. They also may work as circulating technologists. With additional training, some technologists advance to first assistant. Some surgical technologists manage central supply departments in hospitals or take positions with insurance companies, sterile supply services and operating equipment firms.

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Top States with the most civilian jobs

States: CA, TX, FL, NY, TN,

Projected Civilian Job Growth

Future job growth is projected to be much faster than average

About 23,200 new jobs by 2018