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Role of the Surgical Technologist
The Surgical Technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduction of invasive surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist often functions as the sterile member of the surgical team who prepares the sterile setup, passes instruments, medication, and supplies during surgery; and assists the surgeon by holding retractors, sponging or suctioning the operative site, cutting sutures, and applying sterile dressings.
Surgical technologists also may perform the role of the circulator, which is a non-sterile position. The circulator assists the surgical team by safely transporting, positioning, and prepping the surgical patient; obtaining additional instruments, supplies and equipment while the surgical procedure is in progress; and constantly assessing the needs of the patient and the surgical team.
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