Marketable Skills
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY MARKETABLE SKILLS |
• Maintain a sterile field during surgical procedure as appropriate. |
• Count sponges, needles and instruments before, during and after an operation or when requested by another team member. |
• Perform surgical scrub and donning gown and glove, assist surgical team with gowning and gloving. |
• Adhere to established safety practices and guidelines to protect the patient and the healthcare team. |
• Prepare and pass instruments and supplies to surgeon and surgeon’s assistant. |
• Keeps accurate records of medications (labeling). |
• Maintain the care, clean sterilization of surgical instruments throughout procedure. |
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to successfully collaborate and work with peers. |
• Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to approach problems. |
• Listening skills giving full attention to what surgical team members and others are saying. |
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