Title: Identify types of healthcare facilities that may employ surgical technologists.
Course: Surgical Technologist I (14056-I) > Section: Exploring the World of Surgical Technology

Identification should include

- private practice under the supervision of a physician
- private or public hospitals
- outpatient care facilities (e.g., urgent care, community clinics)
- ambulatory surgery centers
- correctional facilities
- travel employment
- consulting
- mental health facilities
- military hospitals
- nonprofit medical services
- home health services
- rehabilitation centers
- assisted-living facilities.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of opportunities are available for surgical technologists in private practice under the supervision of a physician? In private or public hospitals? In outpatient care facilities?
- What types of opportunities are available for surgical technologists in mental health facilities? In rehabilitation centers?
- What types of opportunities are available for surgical technologists in nonprofit medical services? In home health services?