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Surgical Technologist
Competency-based occupation
Onet code: 29-2055.00
1
Years
40
Skills
1815h
Related instruction
Classroom Instruction Topics
English Composition
Intermediate College Algebra
Principles of Biology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology Il
General Microbiology
General Psychology or Human Growth and Development
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Elective for Humanities
Principles of Surgical Technology
Applied Surgical Techniques
Surgical Procedures
Pharmacology for the Surgical Tech
Surgical Practicum I
Surgical Practicum Il
Role Transition in Surgical Tech
Surgical Practicum IV
Special Topics I Surgical Technology
On-the-job Training
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
Wash and decontaminate instruments
Ultrasound, milk, rinse and dry instruments
Assemble instrument trays
Prepare for and operate sterilizers
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
Practice cost containment
Attend/contribute to in-service classes
Evaluate new equipment
Precept new employees/students
Participate in performance improvement activities
State:
Alabama
Headquarters Location:
Bay Minette, AL (36507)
Industries:
Construction
Educational Services
Government
Health Care and Social Assistance
Information
Manufacturing
Other Services (Except Public Administration)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Wholesale Trade
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