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Dress in appropriate Operating Room attire and scrub utilizing time
methods. (I)
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| 2.
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Gown and glove using closed method and assist physician and assistant
with gowning, gloving and draping. (I)
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| 3.
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Set-up, prepare, drape and pass the instruments on general surgery
cases correctly and safely. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)
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| 4.
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Perform within the ethical, legal and professional role of the
studenttechnologist. (II)
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Apply safety and aseptic principles in opening packs, handling
instruments, equipment and supplies. (III)
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Operate all parts of the table and utilize safety guidelines in
positioning the patient. (III)
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Recognize special needs and cultural variations to effectively
communicate with the patient. (IV)
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| 8.
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Communicate effectively with instructors, mentors and all members of
the Operating Room team. (IV)
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Count sponges, needles and instruments at appropriate times. (V)
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| 10.
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Record information on appropriate forms and report deviations form
normal to appropriate person. (V)
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| 11.
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Utilize hand signals for passing scissors, knife, clamp, needleholder,
thumb forceps, retractors and cautery. (V)
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Organization, maintain neatness, and demonstrate dexterity in the
Operating Room. (VI)
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| 13.
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Receive, verify and label correctly mediations and specimens on the
field. (VII)
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| 14.
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Place surgical dressing, connect drainage systems, remove drapes, and
assist with transfer of the patient to a stretcher. (VIII)
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Discard disposable items, transport instruments to the workroom and
assist with operating room clean up between case and end of day. (IX)
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