外科技术人员是做什么的?
角色 & 工作描述

的re are a couple of essential people in the room during a surgery most people know about — the surgeon, 当然, 和 the nurse — but there is one other important player who ensures that everything runs smoothly.

Sometimes referred to as “the unsung heroes of the operating room,” surgical technologists (STs) are well-educated members of the operating team who h和le the instruments, supplies 和 equipment necessary during a surgical procedure. STs must not only underst和 the procedure being performed but also anticipate the needs of the surgeon before, 手术中和手术后.

外科技术人员是做什么的?

An ST’s main job is to assist the surgeon throughout the procedure by holding retractors 和 instruments, 吸痰和海绵, 切断缝线和敷料. 在手术开始之前, STs set up the sterile back table with instruments needed for the operation 和 drape the patient 和 surrounding areas with a sterile barrier.

你可以了解更多关于 外科技术人员的一天 from Herzing大学 ST instructor Stephanie 艾伦 - 和 what you need to know about working in the operating room.

化粪池系统在哪里工作??

Certified surgical technologists often work within the hospital system in the main operating room or an ambulatory care center for same-day surgery. 他们也可以在医院工作 无菌处理 内科或内窥镜科. Other STs work at a private physician’s office, performing small in-office procedures. 最后, some STs are hired by travel healthcare staffing 年龄ncies for assignments of various lengths in surgical facilities around the world.

不管你选择在哪里工作, there are many people that rely on STs to ensure positive outcomes for their patients.

1. 护士—护士 rely on the STs to communicate with the surgeons 和 relay the information they need to know for the start 和 end of the procedure. 在手术结束时, the ST cleans the room 和 sets up the correct supplies for the next procedure.
2. 外科医生医生是外科医生的得力助手. 外科医生 rely on the ST to have the proper instruments ready 和 to anticipate their needs throughout the operation. 的y also depend on the ST to establish 和 maintain the sterile field to prevent any breaks in aseptic technique, which could lead to an infection 和 complicate the patient’s recovery.
3. 病人大多数重要的是, the patient relies on the ST to make sure the procedure goes smoothly 和 minimize the risk of infection.

的 外科技术人员的平均工资 depends largely on your experience in the field 和 the state in which you practice. 根据2018年的数据 劳工统计局在美国，外科技术人员的平均年薪为47300美元.

如何成为一名外科技师?

Herzing的 在路易斯安那州新奥尔良的外科技术专家幸运28计划 allows students to earn their associate’s degree in two years. 学生 must complete general education requirements 和 core classes as well as a clinical externship at a local hospital. At the end of the clinical externship, students sit for the National Certification Exam. If you’re looking for a challenging 和 rewarding career in healthcare, then a degree in surgical technology could be the right fit for you!

斯蒂芬妮·L. 艾伦, 中科, BS is a 外科手术技术 Instructor at Herzing大学 - 新奥尔良 with 6 years of experience in all surgery specialties 和 a concentration in Trauma 和 Neurology Surgery. Stephanie recently became a contributing peer reviewer 和 demonstration personnel for the Fuller 外科手术技术: Principles 和 Practice 7th Edition book 和 is still practicing in the field at a local hospital. She also earned a 学士学位 in 心理学 from Saginaw Valley State University.