Surgical Technologists
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Not reported
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- None
Surgical Technologists assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Fees: Application for License fee: $25.00, License Renewal fee: $10.00
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Continuing education
- No continuing education requirement
- Certification
- Certification required
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
- Military and veterans
- A temporary license available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Issuing body
- Department
- Arkansas Department of Health
- Board
- Arkansas State Medical Board
- Address
- 1401 West Capitol Ave., Suite 340 Little Rock, AR 72201
- Phone
- (501) 296-1802
- Agency website
- www.armedicalboard.org
- Last updated
- June 28, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Surgical Technologists 29-2055.00
- Chiropractic Assistant 31-9092.00
Source and verification
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