May work part time or full time, but most work 40 hours a week.
May be on call or work nights, weekends, or holidays on a rotating basis.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS will:
help with operations.
work under the supervision of surgeons and nurses.
help the surgical team scrub and put on gloves, gowns, and masks.
pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and their assistants.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS frequently:
help set up the operating room.
set up, adjust, and check non-sterile equipment to be sure it works properly.
operate equipment, such as lights or suction machines.
It is important that SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS be able to:
Must be very exact or highly accurate in performing the job. Errors could seriously endanger patients' health.
meet strict deadlines, such as having the operating room ready on time.
