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Top Surgical Technician Schools in Nebraska

Have you been considering becoming a surgical technician in Nebraska? If so, you are making a very wise choice. A surgical tech is an excellent career path and one that can bring many years of professional happiness into your life. It is also a highly respected career as well as one that is growing quickly. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, job openings for surgical technicians are expected to grow by as much as 30 percent from now until 2022. This means it will be much easier to find work in this field than in others. Before entering into a career as a surgical tech, however, you need to make sure you have the right education.

Find Accredited Surgical Technician Schools in Nebraska

One of the easiest ways to find out about surgical tech schools in Nebraska is to look on the Internet for schools in your area. This method will not only help you find out information about the school itself but also help you find out more about classes and student opinions of the school. Another method of finding a good surgical technology school is to talk with people you know who may be in the field. Even if they aren't a surgical technician, they may know people who are and can find out their opinion for you. Finally, you also might want to look into contacting hospitals or clinics near you to find out where they hire their surgical techs from. Getting the opinion of an employer can be quite valuable.

How to Get Certified in Nebraska

The state of Nebraska does not currently require that their surgical technicians are certified. However, many people who are going into the field choose to become certified for a couple of reasons. First of all, they know that those who are certified will often find that employers are generally only looking for certified surgical techs, and they also know that certified surgical techs tend to make more money than those who are not certified. To become certified, interested parties will need to sit for the exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Salaries for Surgical Technicians in Nebraska

The average salary for a surgical technician in Nebraska is about $40,590 per year according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Surgical Technician Campuses in Nebraska

NAMEADDRESSWEBSITE
Nebraska Methodist College - Omaha, NE720 N 87th Street
Omaha , NE - 68114		www.methodistcollege.edu
Southeast Community College - Lincoln, NE8800 "O" Street
Lincoln , NE - 68520-1299		www.southeast.edu