Orientation to Surgical Technology

prioritizing, considering alternatives, evaluating abilities, working with others

which historical figure developed the X-Ray machine?

organization that serves as both the insurer and provider of medical service

which surgical team member is primarily responsible for maintaining the operative record

following which military conflict did Great Britain and the US begin to train and employ scrubs

in which of the four components of communication would "decoding" take place?

infection control nurse would report any suspicion of rare & mysterious diseases to what agency

which behavior would not be considered an example of work place violence.

surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period

pioneer of medicine and surgery that first developed techniques for surgical antisepsis?

which type of environment contributes most to a safe and efficient surgical experience?

which term describes a physician-group-owned hospital?

department that would provide you with equipment repair and routine preventative checks.

entry-level, proficient and expert practitioners are applied to which of the following?

physician who is a contracted provider in a PPO or HMO will receive base standard reimbursement

Federal governmental insurance programs under the general heading CMS include?

title, requirements for employment, nature of position, duties, accountability for actions

specialist that would treat diseases of the breast, hepatobiliary and GI system, & thyroid

nonprofit organization that develops standards for and accredits healthcare organizations

maintaining sterile field, passing instruments, surgical counts, handling medications

important goal of communication process and the sender knows message was understood by receiver

term for the foundation commitment that the surgical technologist takes and lives by.

conscientiousness, problem solving, skill competency, teamwork & commitment to education

which hospital department manages requests for privileges to work with in the hospital?

ST's may discuss details of their work day as long as they are not in a public place.

ST's and other allied health providers work under the direction of which hospital administrator

federal regulatory agency dedicated to enforcing workplace safety and preventing injuries.

considered the father of modern anatomy and changed the approach to anatomical studies

responsibilities or expected results associated with a job

who would a failed medical device be reported to?

how many phases of surgical case management are there?

Professionalism is a lifelong commitment

team member responsible for separating instruments & cleaning up sterile field post op

classification of cell saver, medical lab, radiology, EEG & orthopedic technicians

example of nonverbal body language might a patient perceive as negative

hierarchical layers of hospital administrative departments, services, directors and trustees

overview of career objectives, qualifications, experience, education & skills