Surgical 技术品质

Qualities and Requirements of a Surgical Technologist

Surgical technology is a rewarding and challenging career. Surgical technologists are mainly employed in operating rooms where they assume many different roles and responsibilities.  They work closely with the surgeon, 麻醉师, and registered nurse in providing patient care during surgical procedures.

Surgical technologists may assume the role of the scrub person, circulator, or first assistant.  The responsibilities of the surgical technologist include preparing the operating room, 仪器, 设备, and supplies for a surgical procedure.  Surgical technologists pass 仪器 and other sterile supplies to surgeons and assistants during surgery.  After surgery, they may transport patients to recovery room, clean, and restock the operating room.  Surgical technologists are experts in sterile technique, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient.

Qualities of a Surgical Technologist

  • Ability to work well under stressful and emergency situations
  • Able to act quickly and accurately
  • 与他人合作愉快
  • 展示手工灵巧性
  • 体力
  • 良好的沟通技巧
  • 同理心

工作环境

Surgical Technologists work in a well lighted, clean, and cool environment.  They work in close proximity to other team members.  Technologists must remain alert and stand for long periods of time.  They may be exposed to communicable diseases, unpleasant sights and odors. Most surgical technologists work full time (40 hours per week), but part-time employment is available at some institutions.  Most work places require 24 – hour coverage which may require being scheduled nights, 周末, 和节假日.

Physical Requirements for 外科手术技术

  • 能站立, 弯曲, 弯腰, and/or sit for long periods of time in one location with minimum/no breaks.
  • Able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
  • Able to refrain from nourishment or restroom breaks for periods up to 6 hours.
  • Demonstrate sufficient visual ability enough to load a fine (10-0) suture onto needles and needle holders with/without corrective lenses and while wearing safety glasses.
  • Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to anticipate and function while in the sterile surgical environment.
  • Hear and understand muffled communication without visualization of the communicator’s mouth/lips and within 20 feet.
  • Hear activation/warning signals on 设备.
  • Able to detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs.
  • 操作仪器, supplies and 设备 with speed, 灵巧, and good eye-hand coordination using assistive devices.
  • 能帮忙和/或抬东西的, 移动, 位置, and manipulate the patient who is unconscious with or without assistive devices.
  • Communicate and understand fluent English both verbally and in writing.
  • To be free of reportable communicable diseases and chemical abuse.
  • Function without allergic reaction in an environment with substantial latex exposure.
  • Able to demonstrate immunity (natural or artificial) to Rubella, 麻疹, 肺结核, 和乙型肝炎, or be vaccinated against these diseases, or willing to sign a waiver or release of liability regarding these diseases.
  • Possess short- and long-term memory sufficient to perform tasks such as, 但不限于, mentally tracking surgical supplies and performing anticipation skills interoperability.
  • Able to make appropriate judgment decisions.
  • Demonstrate the use of positive coping skills under stress.
  • Demonstrate calm and effective responses, especially in emergency situations.
  • Exhibit positive interpersonal skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions.