Information Session at the Southfield Campus on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 5pm in Room 126.

Surgical Technology is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare and OCC is leading the way in training programs.

What exactly does a Surgical Technologist DO?

The Surgical Technologist has multiple duties and responsibilities during the pre-operative, surgical and post-operative phases. Assigned tasks may include:

Pre-operative

• Prepares the OR with appropriate supplies and instruments
• Sets up and tests equipment
• Ensures a sterile environment
• Assists with gowning and gloving

• Maintains the sterile field
• Provides sterile instruments to the surgeon
• Assists with sponging, suctioning
• Prepares suture material
• Prepares specimens for pathology
• Keeps written account of surgical procedure

• Applies dressings
• Cleans and accounts for instruments