Professionalism & Professionalism & Employability SkillsEmployability Skills
ST210Concorde Career College
Workplace ManagementWorkplace Management
Objectives:
Identify the members of the surgical team and describe the functional responsibilities of each during the three phases of surgical case management
List the chain of command in the surgical setting
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Objectives:
Outline the scope of practice for the surgical technologist and understand the behaviors necessary to function responsibility within that scope of practice
List and describe related career opportunities for the surgical technologist
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Members of the Surgical Team
SurgeonSurgical AssistantSurgical TechnologistCirculatorAnesthesia ProviderAncillary Personnel
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Surgical Case Management
Three Phases:
1. Preoperative2. Intraoperative3. Postoperative
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STSR – Preoperative Case Management
Don OR attire and PPEGather necessary itemsOpen sterile suppliesScrub, gown, and gloveOrganize the sterile fieldCount necessary itemsAssist team members to enter the sterile fieldExpose the operative site with sterile drapes
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STSR – Intraoperative Case Management
Passing instrumentation, equipment, and supplies to sterile team members
Preparation and handling of pharmaceuticalsPredicting the needs of the patient and other
team members and preparing necessary itemsCounting necessary itemsCaring for specimensApplying dressings
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STSR – Postoperative
Case Management Maintain the sterile field
until the patient is transported
Remove used instruments, equipment, and supplies from the OR
Caring and maintaining instruments, equipment, and supplies following use
Preparing the OR for the next patient
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Chain of Command in the Surgical Setting
Team members (according to the situation)
Charge Nurse/Team LeaderDirector of Surgical ServicesDirector of Nursing
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Scope of Practice for the Surgical Technologist
BFOQJob DescriptionRSOP
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Responsible Behavior
ConscientiousConsistent AttendancePunctualityUnderstand Policy/ProceduresCompetent SkillsObey RulesTeam Player-CooperativeProfessional Commitment
Knowledge Moral, Ethical, Legal and Professional
obligationsOn CallRight to privacyIsolation from the general public
LIFESTYLELIFESTYLE
Job titleRequirementsNature of positionDutiesAccountabilityImmediate supervisor
JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB DESCRIPTION
EDUCATION AND EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION
Professional Organizations Credentials
CAAHEP ARC/STSA NBSTSA AST ASA NSAA ABSA AORN AMA ACS IAHCSMM NCCA
CSTCSFACSASA-CCRCST
Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology
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Career Opportunities
Refer to Surgical Technology: A Growing Career Brochure (Black Cover)
What about career advancement?
ST in specialized areaPrivate ScrubTraveling STLabor & DeliveryVeterinary SurgeryMedical Sales Medical Device Clinical EducatorResearch & Product DevelopmentMaterials ManagementSupply Chain ManagementSterile ProcessingSurgical First AssistantEducator
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Objectives:
Recognize the need for information, locate and evaluate information, apply and convey the information in a variety of formats
Understand the importance of credentialing and distinguish between certification, registration, and licensure
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Objectives:
Define the purpose for obtaining continuing education credits and describe the methods through which credits may be obtained
List and describe the organizations that support surgical technology education and the profession
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Objectives:
List and describe healthcare agencies related to the practice of surgical technology
Define professionalism and begin to model professional behavior
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Information
PatientFamily/friends/
caregiversFirst response team
membersLab/radiology
reports
Sources (Patient Care)
Patient’s chart (current/previous)
Medical records department
Physician (primary care provider/surgeon)
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Methods Utilized to Convey Information
Written documentsVerbal
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Credentialing
What is the importance of certification for the surgical technologist?
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Credentialing
How is certification for the surgical technologist achieved?
1. NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
Other Credentialing Organizations
1. NCCT (National Center for Competency Testing)2. NHA (National Healthcareer Association)
What’s the difference between these credentials?
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Credentialing
Once achieved, how is certification for the surgical technologist maintained?
1. NBSTSA 2. NCCT
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Professional Organizations
ASTARC/STSACAAHEPCredentialing organizations
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Related Healthcare
JCACSAORNAAMINIOSHOSHAANSIAHAAMACDC/FDA/NFPA/
WHO…
Organizations/Agencies
MedicareMedicaidPrivate insurersHMOsPPOHCFAASA, NSAA, ABSAVolunteer agencies