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Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who work under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Applicants for the program may begin working on the general education courses at any time. The professional courses must be taken in sequence and are offered only at the Oak Ridge Branch Campus except for the clinical courses.

Program Competencies

Salary and Job Outlook

The program will increase the number of surgical technician employees to meet the over 18% increase expected for the 2008-2018 period of time as noted on the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 Job Outlook Data. Surgical technology is considered a high skill-high wage allied health profession and data from the State of Tennessee notes a need for 2970 surgical technologists in the state by 2014. The median annual salary for Tennessee surgical technologists is projected in the range of $40,000.

Work Settings

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who work under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures at a hospital. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Location

Lecture and lab classes for the Surgical Technology program are held at the Oak Ridge Campus. In addition, students are required to complete three (3) Clinical Practicum courses. These courses require students to work in an actual operating rooms in area hospitals, under the direct supervision of hospital preceptors. Students must complete a minimum of 120 surgical cases, spread over 5 specialties, during their clinical rotations. 

Program Cost

Roane State Tuition & Fees
All tuition and fees are subject to change by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

* Program courses that are taken in an online format are subject to a distance education fee. A Specialized Allied Health Science Fee of $25 per credit hour will be applied to all Allied Health Science courses. See Tuition and Fees link above.

Books, Supplies and Additional Program Expenses

Books (Visit www.roanestate.edu/bookstore for book titles and prices)
Supplies (uniforms, clinical and lab supplies)
Liability Insurance
Physical examination and immunizations
CPR certification
Criminal background check/Drug screening

Core Performance Standards

All Tennessee Board of Regents Surgical Technology Programs have adopted the following core performance standards. Admission to and progression in the RSCC Surgical Technology Program is not based on these standards but should be used to assist the student in determining whether accommodations or modifications are necessary. The standards are:

1. Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgement.
2. Interpersonal abilities sufficient to effectively interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds;
3. Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written forms;
4. Physical abilities sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in small spaces;
5. Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective surgical care;
6. Auditory abilities sufficient to monitor and assess surgical needs;
7. Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in surgical care;
8. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.

Contact

Jennifer Jacobs
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Program Director of Surgical Technology

Surgical Technology Admission Policies

Surgical Technology Admission Point System

Applications required for the Surgical Technology Program

RSCC Application - Steps 1 and 2 are required for admission to the College and Allied Health Sciences programs.

Accreditation

The Roane State Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accrediting Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Commission of Accreditation Commission on Accreditation on Allied Health Education (CAAHEP)
9355-113^th st. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775

 

Program Outcomes 

Professional Organizations

Administrative Staff

Patricia Jenkins
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 4809
Dean

Jennifer Jacobs
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Program Director of Surgical Technology

Jessica Davidson
(865) 354-3000 ext 4985
Surgical Technology Instructor

Tammy Robinette
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 4708
Administrative Assistant

Mariella Akers
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(865) 481-2000 ext .2007
Oak Ridge Allied Health - Oak Ridge Campus Office