Being a surgical technologist—or scrub tech—is about doing critical tasks that help surgeries go smoothly and keep patients free of infection. In a training program, you can learn and practice performing those satisfying responsibilities.Take a bit of time to dig into your training options.ow to Become a Surgical Tech. At minimum, you will need a high school diploma (or the equivalent) to get started, and it is a good idea to have taken (and done well in) classes such as biology, health, chemistry, and math.