1. Professional Responsibilities and Relations Pages 7-15
CHAPTER 1
Professional Responsibilities and Relations
Pages 7-15

2. The Field of Surgical Technology
Surgical Technologist
Allied health professional who works closely with the surgeon delivering patient care
A health care professional is anyone who has special training and education in a given field

3. The Field of Surgical Technology
Surgical Technologist
Works as a member of the surgical team to ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under optimal conditions

4. Becoming a Surgical Technologist
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5. Becoming a Surgical Technologist
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6. Characteristics Needed
Able to work quickly and accurately
Able to apply attention to detail
Able to prioritize
Stable temperament
Manual dexterity and stamina

7. Surgical Case Management
Preoperative:
Prior to initiation of the surgical procedure
Intraoperative:
While procedure is being performed
Postoperative:
When surgical procedure is terminated

8. Members of the Surgical Team
Nonsterile team members
Any member of the surgical team not donned in sterile gown and gloves
Circulator
Anesthesia

9. Members of the Surgical Team
Sterile team members
Any member of the surgical team donned in sterile gown and gloves
Surgeon
Assistant
Surgical Technologist

10. Role of the Surgical Technologist
Maintain the sterile field
Other duties include but not limited to:
Gathering, opening sterile supplies
Organizing sterile supplies
Passing instruments
Anticipating the surgeon’s needs
Second assisting the surgeon

11. Role of the Surgical Technologist
Cares for surgical specimens
Applies sterile surgical drapes
Prepares and handles pharmaceuticals at the surgical field
Applies sterile dressings

12. Career Development and Opportunities
Surgical Technology Instructor Program Director
Surgical Assistant
Medical Sales
Traveling Surgical Technologist
Technical Writing
Medical Missions

13. Critical Principles
Surgical technologists should hold the certification appropriate to each role
Surgical technologists should meet educational, competency, and legal requirements
State law and hospital policy should be followed without exception

14. Professional Organization
Association of Surgical Technologists
Goals
Promote formal education
Continuing education
Legislative efforts
Ensure highest quality of patient care