There are many avenues to pursue as a surgical technologists. Some stay in their unit doing what they like. Some become first assistants for their unit. Some get hired to work as an assistant for a surgeon in their area. Some go on to PA school. Some go on to nursing school to get their RN degree. The list is endless. Some ST's find out they do not like the OR afterall. One of my former students enrolled in a EEG school and will actually make more starting out than she would have as an ST.
It really is up to the individual as to, "what happens after gradualtion".
My motto is when you become bored with your job and feel that it is no longer challenging , then it is time for a change.
In the operating room there are many areas for a ST to excel at. This of course depends on the nature of the hospital. Some hospitals don't use as many surgical technologists as some do. Some hospitals don't use surgical technologists to their full capacity. Surgical technologists are an elite group of specialized professionals trained to work in the operating room setting.
I would suggest going to
www.ast.org for more info and join their discussion board as well. This is a great place to learn the goings on of the operating room, but at ast.org you might get more replies and answers to your questions.
Best to you.
~Lonman
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