We surveyed 862 surgical technologists to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical surgical technologist. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a surgical technologist?
Low
High
Working as a surgical technologist typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that surgical technologists are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become a surgical technologist?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a surgical technologist typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a surgical technologist?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a surgical technologist. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for surgical technologists.
Do surgical technologists work full-time or part-time?
86% of surgical technologists work in full-time roles while 14% work part-time.
Is being a surgical technologist stressful?
Low
High
Stress is very commonplace for surgical technologists, contributing negatively towards career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a surgical technologist?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a surgical technologist.
How competitive is the workplace for surgical technologists?
Low
High
Surgical technologists see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a surgical technologist require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Surgical technologists will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are surgical technologists allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Surgical technologists rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do surgical technologists have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Surgical technologists tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a surgical technologist physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a surgical technologist may occasionally require demanding physical activity, which may make it not a suitable career choice for everyone.
Are surgical technologists exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Surgical technologists tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a surgical technologist require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a surgical technologist.
Does being a good surgical technologist require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as surgical technologists.