WHAT DO SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS DO?
A surgical technologist is an allied health professional who works closely with members of the surgical team to ensure quality patient care during an operative procedure.
Typical duties of a surgical technologist:
- Handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure
- Understands the surgical procedure being performed
- Prepares all the items that will be used during a surgical procedure
- Actively participates in the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the surgeon
- Constantly monitors the sterile field to avoid contamination
In order to give you a better understanding of what we do, please watch this video presentation from the Association of Surgical Technologists. There are 2 parts to the video. After watching part 1 move on to part 2.
