Surgical Technology - Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Surgical Technology from Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a Campus Certificate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: The Surgical Technology Program (SUR) is a 29 credit hour program consisting of three levels of combined academic and clinical education with the emphasis on clinical experiences in an operating room and assisting the student in successfully completing the national certification exam. The specific program courses must be taken as outlined in sequence. Surgical technologists are integral members of the surgical team and work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other surgical personnel delivering patient care before, during and after surgery. The surgical technologist, in the scrub role, handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Duties include but are not exclusive to the following: Check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures Scrubs, gowns and gloves Sets up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications and/or solutions needed for the procedure Performs appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the procedure and before the incision is closed Gowns and gloves the surgeon and assistants Assists in draping the sterile field Passes instruments, etc. to the surgeon during the procedure Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure Prepares sterile dressings Performs terminal activities of cleaning and the preparation of instruments, supplies and the room Clinical experiences are conducted in a variety of hospitals and surgical centers. Special emphasis is placed on the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for student safety. Students are responsible for all transportation to the College and to all clinical sites. Students must be prepared to attend clinical rotations day, evening or nights and an on call status. Students are responsible for any personal medical cost for all care of illness, accidents and exposures to hazardous materials. Clinical agencies require drug screening and background checks before students begin clinical experiences. Upon completion of the program, the graduate will take the certification exam of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) holds a national certification. Job Opportunities: CST?s are employed in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, delivery rooms, cast rooms, emergency departments, cardiac catheterization laboratories, organ/tissue procurement/preservation banks, central supply departments and by surgeons and/or other physicians (including veterinarians and dentists). View more details on Lurleen B Wallace Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.