Tips for Entry
Visit https://careercenter.ast.org/jobseekers and https://jobs.nbstsa.org for job listings.
Join the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) to access networking and opportunities, continuing education classes, and other resources.
Attend the AST’s Annual National Conference (https://www.ast.org/AboutUs/Conference) to network and participate in continuing education opportunities.
Read The Surgical Technologist (https://www.ast.org/Publications/The_Surgical_Technologist) to learn more about the field.
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