Surgical Technology Graduate Furthers her Education and Attends Carrington College’s Registered Nursing Program

When Kayleigh Peterson was 19, a four-year college program simply wasn’t what she wanted. She looked to her mom, a Surgical Technologist, and was inspired to choose a career caring for people in the medical field, too. Kayleigh completed the Surgical Technology certificate program at Carrington College in Citrus Heights in 2015. Soon after, she […]
Surgical techs are valuable part of operating room team

You know the moments on television hospital dramas when doctors ask for their scalpels? Ever wonder who handed it to them? It’s the surgical technologists, and they’re an extremely valuable part of any operating room team. As a part of the health care profession, surgical technologists are always in demand,1 and they are tasked with […]
Program Spotlight – Surgical Technology

If you’re ever unfortunate enough to find yourself in surgery, you’ll be in the hands of a team that may include a surgical technician. These highly trained health care professionals are important members of the operating room team. Detail oriented, methodical and focused, surgical technologists have the opportunity to directly contribute to positive surgical outcomes, […]