High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and a certification as a surgical technologist; OR employed as a surgical technologist for one (1) year in a health care facility before September 1, 2009; **OR** , completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Armed Services of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service.
Five years experience in the Operating Room as a Surgical Technician is required.