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Surgical Technology

Surgical technicians assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. They may help set up operating rooms, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

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Surgical Technology – Finger Lakes, NY / Finger Lakes NY
  1. 1. Occupational Group Definition
  2. 2. Occupational Churn and Attrition
  3. 3. Wage Analysis
  4. 4. Gap Analysis
  5. 5. Impact Analysis
  6. 6. Hires Data
  7. 7. Real-Time Labor Market Data

Occupational Group Definition.

Finger Lakes NY

The data below is based on the following 9 counties:
Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.

Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.

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This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.  View detailed Data Sources.

WAGES
SOC Occupations 10th
Percentile
50th
Percentile
90th
Percentile
Growth Replacements Openings
29-2055.00 Surgical Technologists 14.86 19.97 25.75 9 27 36
Averages & Total $14.86 $19.97 $25.75 9 27 36

Wages and demand based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2021
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2021
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
29-2055.00 Surgical Technologists 30.35% 28.46%

Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.


Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.


Wage Analysis.

Occupational group hourly wages.

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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected.  View detailed data sources.

Hourly Wage
  • Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
  • 5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
  • $25 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
  • $18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)

Wage curve based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.


Gap Analysis.

Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.

This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.

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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.

Middle-Skill Education Provider July 2017 - June 2018 Completions Estimated Annual Job Openings Estimated Gap (Δ)
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing 8 36 -12**
Monroe Community College 16
Total 24*
Data is estimated, not predictive.

Source: Includes associates degrees; awards of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years; awards of less than 1 academic year; and non-credit awards of 1 academic year or less from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).


Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.

2021 Total Workforce: 355 Surgical Technology – Finger Lakes, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 13.5% are approaching retirement age.

Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.


Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.


Impact Analysis.

Student Metrics and Total Impact for MCC’s Surgical Technology – Finger Lakes, NY related programs.

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This chart represents the increased wages collected by former students active in the Monroe County workforce as a direct result of their MCC education, the increased output of businesses that employ them, and the multiplier effects that occur. View data sources.

Estimated Lifetime Earnings Increase per Student $584,800
Annual Economic Impact per Student $28
Total Student Impact in FY 2015-16 $600

Student Return on Investment.

For every dollar students invest in their education in the Surgical Technology program at MCC, they will receive an estimated $6.80 back over the course of their working lives. This investment provides a 19.7% rate of return. This is a favorable return, especially when compared to the U.S. stock market 30-year average return of 10.1%.

Lifetime Earnings.

Average Annual Earnings

  • Program Completer
  • High School Graduate

Hires Data.

Job postings summary.

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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.

Unique postings (Jan 2021)

82

772 total postings

Posting intensity (Jan 2021)

9.4 : 1

Regional average: 7.3 : 1

There were 772 total job postings for the Surgical Technology – Finger Lakes, NY in January 2021, of which 82 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 9.4 : 1, meaning that for every 9.4 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


January 2021 EMSI Hires data.


Real-Time Labor Market Data.

Top skill clusters.

Based on online job postings April 1, 2019–April 24, 2020.

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This chart displays the skill clusters that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skill clusters derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Health Care: Surgery 77
Health Care: Emergency and Intensive Care 19
Health Care: Anesthesiology 17
Health Care: Basic Patient Care 17
Health Care: Public Health and Disease Prevention 17
Business: Quality Assurance and Control 16
Health Care: Routine Examination Tests and Procedures 14
Health Care: General Medical Tests and Procedures 13
Industry Knowledge: Biologics Industry Knowledge 8
Administration: Scheduling 7
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top skills.

Based on online job postings April 1, 2019–April 24, 2020.

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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.

Surgical Technician 75
Surgery 29
Patient Care 17
Aseptic Technique 14
Public Health and Safety 14
Anesthesiology 13
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 13
Educational Programs 11
Perioperative 10
Quality Assurance and Control 10
Sterile Procedures / Techniques 10
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings April 1, 2019–April 24, 2020.

Rochester Regional Health 17
University Rochester 8
University of Rochester Medical Center 8
Highland Hospital 7
Thompson Health 6
Finger Lakes Health 4
Stryker Medical 3
Orleans Community Health 2
Salzman Group 2
Whole Latte Love 2
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings April 1, 2019–April 24, 2020.

Certified Surgical Technologist 46
Basic Life Saving (BLS) 31
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 19
First Aid CPR AED 13
Anesthesiologist 12
American Heart Association Certification 11
Certified Surgical Technician 9
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification 3
Certified Medical Laboratory Technician 2
 
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.

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