What Is Surgical Technology?
Surgical technologists prepare operating rooms, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures, advocate for patient safety and manage sterile field throughout the operative procedure.
What Does a Surgical Technologist Do?
Working under the supervision of a surgeon, surgical technologists facilitate the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures. They ensure that the operating room is safe, that equipment functions properly and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
What Will I Learn With This Training?
Your education at Pima Medical will provide training to become the go-to person on the surgical team that manages equipment, instrumentation and supplies during surgical procedures. You’ll also train to:
- understand the properties of lasers and physics in the surgical setting, application of asepsis and sterile technique
- prepare surgical robotics and endoscopic equipment for use during surgery
- facilitate the safe and effective conduct of both invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures
- interact with a healthcare team and work under the supervision of a surgeon
- become the go-to person on the surgical team that manages equipment, instrumentation and supplies during surgical procedures
- sterilize equipment, assemble surgical supplies and set up operating room for surgery
- assist surgical team with patient transport and positioning
- prepare patients for surgery, such as by washing and disinfecting incision sites
- help surgeons during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies
- count supplies, such as sponges and instruments
- prepare and handle medications used during the operative procedure
- maintain a sterile environment
What Career Opportunities Does a Surgical Technologist Have?
There are numerous career opportunities including the following jobs:
- Surgical Technologist
- Educator
- Laser/Endoscopy Technologist
- Procurement Technologist
- Labor and Delivery Technologist
- Private Surgical Technologist
- Travel Surgical Technologist
Your education will open the door to positions in various settings, including:
- hospitals
- outpatient surgery centers
- endoscopy clinics
- plastic surgery offices
- medical device company
- labor and delivery
- central sterile department