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A.I. Prince Technical High School 401 Flatbush Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
 
Telephone: (860) 951-7112, FAX: (860) 951-1529
School Nurse
Connecticut State Department of Education

 

Surgical Technologist

Instructors
Elia Acosta - Dept. Head
Sonja Chambers - Instructor

Telephone:( 860) 286-9712

 

This program located at the Mount Sinai campus of Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford prepares the individuals to become a member of a surgical team that delivers direct patient care before, during and after surgery. This program includes 1) classroom, 2) laboratory and 3) clinical experiences. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or G.E.D. Acceptable scores on pre-entrance tests.
Surgical Technoloigist at work
Surgical Technoloigist at work
You will learn:

  • Basic Sciences

  • Anatomy

  • Microbiology

  • Aseptic Technique

  • Instrumentation

  • Patient Care

  • Pharmacology

  • Supplies and equipment

  • Surgical procedures

Career Opportunities

  • Surgical technologist

  • Central processing technician

  • Organ retrieval assistant

  • Medical sales representative

Places of Employment

  • Hospitals

    Surgery
    Heart catheterization lab
    Labor and delivery
    Central processing
    Instrument rooms

  • Surgery Centers

  • Physician/Surgeon's Offices

  • Women's center

  • Medical Sales

  • Product development

  • Research

  • Laser technology

  • Biomedical engineering