Surgical Technologists Are Essential

I Am a Surgical Technologist

Join AST as we promote the profession, celebrate surgical technologists, and highlight the essential role they play in safe surgical care.

Surgical technologist preparing for patient care
About the Campaign

Surgical technologists are essential to patient safety.

You are a PPE perfectionist. A sterile expert. A safety advocate. You work tirelessly on behalf of the patient to help ensure every procedure is supported by the highest standard of surgical care.

This campaign gives members, educators, employers, and advocates ready-to-use materials that help show the public just how important surgical technologists are in the operating room and beyond.

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Promote Share ready-to-use graphics and posters.
Educate Help others understand the surgical technologist role.
Celebrate Recognize the professionals who support safe surgical care.
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Promotional Materials

Use these posters and resources to raise awareness of the surgical technologist profession.

Member Stories

Essential Technologist Highlights

Meet military members whose dedication reflects the professionalism, service, and commitment of surgical technologists.