Surgical Technologist

Anonymous

Colorado (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

Prepare for Surgical Procedures

Prepare the operating room environment according to the surgical procedure
Prepare for the specific procedure
Establish sterile field
Take preoperative precautions
Prepare the patient and surgical team
Participate in surgical time out

Perform Intraoperative Duties/Activities

Maintain the operating room environment according to surgical procedure
Provide the surgical team members with supplies required for the procedure
Assemble and test materials and specialty equipment during surgery
Anticipate needs during surgery
Provide intraoperative assistance when delegated by a surgeon
Handle medications, solutions, and specimens appropriately
Perform closing sponge, needle, and instrument counts

Perform Postoperative Procedures and Room Turnover

Conduct postoperative patient care
Dispose of waste
Conduct room turnover after surgery

Assist Circulator

Assist with/provide patient care
Assist with supplies and equipment

Recognize and Demonstrate Knowledge of the Maintenance of Surgical Supplies/Equipment

Point of use cleaning
On field cleaning

Provide Safe Environment

Maintain a safe preoperative environment
Maintain a safe intraoperative environment
Maintain a safe postoperative environment
Practice precautions with critical equipment
Practice general safety precautions

Perform Departmental Responsibilities

Receive/participate in dept communications
Inventory supplies
Rotate supplies
Order supplies
Create/update surgeon preference cards
Attend inter/intra departmental committees
Maintain cleanliness of department

Maintain Professional Responsibility

Maintain institutional competencies
Attend/contribute to in-service classes
Precept new employees/students
Participate in performance improvement activities

Related Instruction Outline

Related Instruction Content

Training Provider(s):

Front Range Community College

1.6K

RI hours

General Anatomy and Physiology

180

Microbiology

Medical Terminology

English

Math

Psychology

Surgical Technology Fundamentals

Surgical Technology Surgical Procedures

Surgical Technology Pharmacology

Surgical Technology Procedures

270

Surgical Technology Instruments

Surgical Technology Clinicals

540

Surgical Technology Test Prep

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