Surgical technologists, also called operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations. They prepare operating rooms, arrange equipment, and help doctors during surgeries.
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What do they typically do
- Help surgeons during surgery by passing them instruments and other sterile supplies
- Prepare operating rooms for surgery
- Count supplies such as sponges and instruments to maintain a sterile environment
- Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing
- Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis
- Prepare patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites
- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
- Sterilize equipment and make sure that there are adequate supplies for surgery
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