Cincinnati State

Work in the Operating Room as a Surgical Technologist

Begin an impactful healthcare career through Cincinnati State’s Surgical Technology program. Prepare for a vital role in the operating room, providing care and assistance at all phases of surgery.

Make Life-Saving Surgeries Possible

Scrub into an essential surgical team role. The Surgical Technology program provides hands-on education and clinical experience that prepares you for a healthcare career that makes a difference.

Meaningful Healthcare Career

As a surgical technologist, you’re responsible for preparing equipment and supplies, assisting with surgical instruments, and helping maintain a safe environment. It’s a fast-paced, high-demand role, and Cincinnati State offers a direct, affordable path to get there.

Hands-On Education

Build your experience through a combination of classroom learning, simulated lab practice, and clinical placements in hospital and ambulatory surgery operating rooms.

Accredited & Career-Ready

Earn your Associate of Applied Science degree, prepare for the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) exam, and step confidently into the workforce. Cincinnati State’s strong ties to regional hospitals connect you to career opportunities right away.

Start Your Surgical Technology Career

Choosing Cincinnati State means choosing a path with proven career outcomes. Our graduates earn more than those from any other Ohio community college, thanks to programs designed to deliver real-world skills and direct connections to employers.

In Surgical Technology, our partnerships with leading healthcare systems like Beacon, TriHealth, Kettering Health, and others will give you a direct connection to job opportunities after graduation. Surgical technologists are part of a field projected to grow 6 percent through 2033, with employers on the lookout for experienced graduates who can step easily into a fast-paced environment.

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