Explanation should include
- the role of a surgical technologist (an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a surgeon, circulating nurses, and other surgical staff to facilitate safe and effective practices throughout the surgical process)
- the responsibilities of a surgical technologist (to assist in the operating room and help provide a safe environment for the patient).
Process/Skill Questions:
- In what basic ways does the surgical technologist assist in the operating room?
- How can the surgical technologist help provide a safe environment for the operating room patient?
- How can the surgical technologist help facilitate effective practices during the surgical process?