Surgical Technologist

The Surgical Technologist program is currently undergoing a variety of revisions. One of these revisions will be to the entry process. Because of this, the waitlist has been frozen. We expect that all changes will be in place by fall of 2018.  Students who are currently on the waitlist will be given priority until the list is exhausted. Moving forward, we are collecting contact information for interested students so we may notify them of the new process once it is finalized.  If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please contact Sophia Giakoumatos at sgiakoumatos@rtc.edu so she may contact you as updates become available.

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Must take the Accuplacer test before entering the program or being placed on the pre-registration list.
• High school diploma or GED
• Communication involving patient care in the clinical setting is critical to patient safety. All students shall be fluent in the English language, including verbal and written language.
• Satisfactory completion of a 5-credit Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology course or its equivalent with a 2.0 GPA within five years prior to entry.
• Students must register with Castle Branch and complete the following:
  • Complete and pass a Nationwide criminal background check (Crimes against persons list) within 3 months prior to admission into the program at http://portal.castlebranch.com/rr63 (use package code Rr73).
  • Meet vaccination and program specific health requirements in compliance with the Center for Disease Control Healthcare Provider immunization guidelines, including the submission of original lab results, x-ray reports and immunization records which are dated and signed by their healthcare provider. Immunization timeline table.
• Health insurance, both injury and sickness, is required for participation in the program.
• Current (within one year) evaluation by a physician or nurse practitioner to ensure student and patient safety. The evaluation should address the following areas in respect to the student's ability to perform the laboratory skills and clinical responsibilities related to becoming a Surgical Technologist:
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to reach overhead
  • Ability to stand or walk for long periods
  • Absence of chronic skin conditions on hands and arms