0:00:11.189,0:00:13.020
(MUSIC) At the start of every day in the OR,

0:00:13.350,0:00:16.590
all surfaces are damp dusted to remove any dust accumulation.

0:00:23.700,0:00:25.770
Using a preference card or Epic sheet,

0:00:25.909,0:00:29.719
the items needed for the surgical case are picked and placed in the OR.

0:00:35.340,0:00:37.490
Personal protective equipment is put on

0:00:37.500,0:00:38.299
including mask,

0:00:38.509,0:00:39.060
bouffant,

0:00:39.340,0:00:40.220
and eye protection. (MUSIC)

0:01:10.029,0:01:12.069
Supplies are placed on the OR bed and are

0:01:12.069,0:01:14.339
opened onto the back table using sterile technique,

0:01:14.589,0:01:16.339
careful not to compromise sterility. (MUSIC)

0:02:16.320,0:02:17.710
Using aseptic technique,

0:02:17.869,0:02:20.240
a surgical scrub is performed followed by drying the

0:02:20.240,0:02:22.720
hands and donning a sterile gown and gloves. (MUSIC)

0:02:52.270,0:02:53.869
A sterile field is then created. (MUSIC)

0:03:31.210,0:03:33.759
Every fluid on the field must be labeled by the tech.

0:03:34.080,0:03:35.440
The circulator will read the name,

0:03:35.649,0:03:36.050
dosage,

0:03:36.130,0:03:37.600
and expiration dates of the tech,

0:03:37.929,0:03:39.770
who will look at the bottle and verify all

0:03:39.770,0:03:41.580
information before it is introduced to the field. (MUSIC)

0:03:52.649,0:03:55.279
The surgical technologist must count all sponges,

0:03:55.309,0:03:55.679
sharps,

0:03:55.690,0:03:57.770
and instruments with a circulating RN. (MUSIC)

0:04:31.100,0:04:34.309
The surgical tech will also assist the surgeon with draping the patient. (MUSIC)

0:04:59.730,0:05:00.839
During the surgery,

0:05:01.119,0:05:04.769
the surgical technologist will anticipate the needs of the surgeon and pass all

0:05:04.769,0:05:07.920
instruments and supplies to the surgeon that are needed to complete the case.

0:05:09.140,0:05:10.010
After the case,

0:05:10.179,0:05:12.450
the surg tech will assist with room turnover,

0:05:12.700,0:05:14.890
getting the OR ready for the next surgical case. (MUSIC)