Operating Room technician Duties and responsibilities:      Operating room technicians are also called surgical technicians or surgical technologists.  They assist in preparing operating rooms for surgery. Salary: $16,000 - $22,000 Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.  Many vocational and junior colleges offer   programs in operating room technology, and training may also be taken at large hospitals.  Programs vary between one year to two years. Reflection: I would like to have a good job and have money to be a responsible person, and say no to drugs and all that staff.