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What Surgical Technician do? |
Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions. They assemble both sterile and non sterile equipment, as well as check and adjust it to ensure it is working properly. Technologists also get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. They transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical drapes. Technologists also observe patients' vital signs, check charts, and help the surgical team put on sterile gowns and gloves.
During surgery, technologists pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants. They may hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Surgical technologists help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings. Some operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment. After an operation, surgical technologists may help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room. |
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What are your admissions Requirements? |
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All applicants who wish to enter this program must have a high school diploma or an equivalent (GED) or. |
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Foreign Trained medical Doctor |
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Foreign educated nurse with at least 5 year of experience |
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How long will it take me to complete this training? |
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This program can be completed in seven (12) months and consists of ten (10) months of theory and lab and two (2) months of Clinical Externship. Classes meet Monday-Friday 9 AM – 1 PM or 6 PM -10 PM. |
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What skills will I learn? |
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Demonstrate an understanding of the basic sciences related to surgical technology |
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Demonstrate knowledge of and assist with surgical procedures |
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Demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities specific to surgical technology |
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Recognize and Practice Infection Control Procedures |
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Demonstrate Central Supply Skills |
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Describe and Practice Safety Measures In the Surgical Environment |
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Demonstrate Knowledge Of and Assist With Surgical Procedures |
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Demonstrate Knowledge of the Skills Necessary To Function Safely And Effectively |
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Where can I work? |
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Hospitals and Surgical Centers |
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Outpatient care centers |
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Surgical Centers |
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Cosmetic Surgical Centers |
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General medical and surgical hospitals |
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Offices of dentists |
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