Surgical Technology - Moraine Park Technical College

Surgical Technology from Moraine Park Technical College is a Campus Associate Surgery degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician?s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Career Opportunities Surgical Technologist Scrub Role Central Supply Technologist Surgical Technologist/Private Scrub Second Assisting Technologist (with additional education Surgical First Assistant) Laser/Endoscopic Technologist Tissue/Organ Procurement GI Technologist OB Technologist Program Outcomes Apply health science, biomedical and technological principles to the peri-operative environment. Apply principles of disinfection and sterilization to the surgical environment, equipment and instrumentation. Maintain principles of sterile technique in the surgical environment. Prepare the operating room by gathering equipment and supplies. Pass instruments, equipment and supplies in a safe and efficient manner. Provide a safe, efficient and supportive environment for the peri-operative patient. Anticipate the sequence of events during surgical procedures. Demonstrate safe practice with medications and solutions. Function as an ethical, legal and professional member of the health care team within the surgical technologist\\\'s scope of practice. Demonstrate proficiency on the comprehensive surgical technologist exam as specified by the NBSTSA. View more details on Moraine Park Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Surgery courses.