Surgical Technologists
SOC Code: 29-2055
Surgical Technologistss maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 80.9/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring.
AI-Proof Score: 80.9 — Very High
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Median Salary
$62,830
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Job Growth
4.5%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Active Listening
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Monitoring
- •Coordination
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Service Orientation
- •Learning Strategies
Common Tasks
- ✓Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- ✓Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
- ✓Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
- ✓Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
- ✓Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation