Course

in an oral, written, demonstrative and/or graphic response

by answering questions that require you to apply knowledge about this competency (Your instructor may require several written exams as part of this course. You will be notified in advance.)

you explain the function of specialized surgical equipment and supplies

you demonstrate the assembly of equipment and supplies

you demonstrate the care and handling of equipment and supplies

oral, written, demonstrative and/or graphic response

you maintain sterile technique

you identify and correct breaks in sterile technique

you accept responsibility for your role as a Surgical Technologist

by observing team members

through an oral, written, and/or graphic response

observation includes the roles the team members play

observation includes the tasks performed

observation includes how the team member relates to other members on the team

observation includes how the team member interacts with the Surgical Technologist

in the lab or clinical setting with a checklist

you use preference card to pull assigned cases

you select items to be opened

you arrange furniture in the OR for assigned case

you bring in needed equipment for the assigned case

you place sterile supplies on appropriate surfaces for opening

you assist with opening supplies

you open your own gown and gloves

you scrub for assigned case

you gown and glove self

you gown and glove other team members

you set up sterile field

you prepare sharps for use

you perform counts with circulator

you hand drapes to the surgeon or assistant

you assist with draping

you prepare for assigned cases

you use medical terminology

you provide your name and title to surgical team

in the lab or clinical setting with a checklist

you put up light handles, cautery and suction as needed

you have sponges in place

you hand sharps safely and correctly

you hand instruments safely and correctly

you prepare sutures and needles safely and correctly

you handle solutions safely

you label all solutions and or medications

you respond to surgeon effectively

you communicate with circulator effectively

you maintain organized sterile tables

you handle specimens appropriately

you initiate counts at appropriate times

you perform counts following facility policy

you prepare dressings as needed

you begin to anticipate surgeon's needs

in the lab or clinical setting with a checklist

you maintain sterile field until patient leaves the room

you handle all materials safely

you place sharps in proper container

you handle all biohazardous waste following facility policy

you follow policy regarding aftercare of instruments

you remove gown and gloves properly

you use non-sterile gloves for clean up

you follow policy for waste and linens disposal

you transport dirty cart to designated area

you follow policy for room cleanup

you return unneeded supplies to proper places

in the clinical setting with a checklist

you arrive on time to receive assignments

you notify instructor of absence before scheduled time

you are dressed in surgical attire

you demonstrate critical thinking

you ask questions appropriate to the assignment as needed

you research assigned procedures

you practice ethical behaviors

you communicate effectively

you help maintain a safe environment for the surgical patient

you follow facility policies regarding the operating room environment

you work as a member of a team

you accept constructive comments and feedback from others

you maintain a positive attitude

you seek out learning experiences

you accept assignments willingly

you develop effective relationships with members of the team

in the lab or clinical setting with a checklist

you check the patient's identification

you help move the patient onto the OR bed

you participate in operation site identification during "time out" as defined by facility

you assist anesthesiologist as needed

you assist with positioning the patient

you assist with skin preparation following facility guidelines

you assist with attaching cautery, suction and other equipment as needed

you pay attention to the progress of the procedure

you respond to requests from the sterile team as appropriate

you respond to emergencies as they present themselves

you assist with securing dressings at end of procedure

you assist with moving the patient to the recovery cart

you help with room turn over