Group Advising: Tuesday, Oct 5, 2021 at 5-6pm, Oak Ridge Goff 124 and Zoom (Zoom Link). Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at 10-11am, Oak Ridge C-117 and Zoom (Zoom Link).
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.
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.
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.
| Risk Name | Risk Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Risk Factors | temperature, noise, lighting, humidity, air-conditioning, air pollutants, ionizing radiation, non-ergonomic work conditions, latex allergy, sharps injuries, etc. |
| Chemical Risk Factors | disinfectants, anesthetic agents, cytotoxic agents, drugs, some heavy metals such as mercury and latex are primary chemicals used in operating rooms, glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, ethylene oxide, Methyl methacrylate, etc. |
| Biological Risk Factors | Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and AIDS, respiratory transmitted diseases, coronavirus, various pathogens and blood born infections, laser and electrical plume |
| Psychological Risk Factors | psychological reactions due to stress, workplace violence/bullying |
| Ergonomic Risk Factors | musculoskeletal injuries, trips/falls |
| Radiation Risk Factors | carcinomas caused by radiation exposure, thyroids, eyes, hands and gonads are among the regions that are most affected by radiation |
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.
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
Group Advising: Tuesday, Oct 5, 2021 at 5-6pm, Oak Ridge Goff 124 and Zoom (Zoom Link). Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 at 10-11am, Oak Ridge C-117 and Zoom (Zoom Link).
Surgical Technology Admission Policies
Surgical Technology Admission Information
RSCC Application - Steps 1 and 2 are required for admission to the College and Allied Health Sciences programs.
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)
9355-113th st. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Patricia Jenkins
Click above for email address
(865) 354-3000 ext. 4809
Dean
Jessica Davidson
(865) 354-3000 ext 4985
Surgical Technology Instructor
Tammy Robinette
Click above for email address
(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
For Information regarding program admission contact:
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