| 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.
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| • Perform surgical scrub and donning gown and glove, assist surgical team with gowning
and gloving.
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| • Adhere to established safety practices and guidelines to protect the patient and
the healthcare team.
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| • 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.
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| • 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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