What is Surgical Technologists?
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Minimum education level
PT3
SPM
STPM
Diploma
Degree
Average Salary
Example of a Job Position
Task
Knowledge
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods in designing curriculum, training, teaching, and instruction for individuals and groups, as well as measuring the effects of training.
Customer and Personal Services
Knowledge of principles and processes to provide services for customers and personal. This includes assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
English
Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.
Medical Science and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human wounds, diseases, and deformities. These include symptoms, alternative treatments, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health measures
Skills
Active Listening
Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time
Monitor
Monitor / assess the performance of themselves, other individuals, and organizations to develop or take corrective actions.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled
Consideration and Decision Making
Consider the shortcomings and advantages of potential action choices to choose the most appropriate action.
Coordination
Adjust the actions taken, with the actions of others.
Capability
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Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences
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Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).
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Understanding Talks - Ability to identify and understand other people's conversations.
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Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the difference between different sounds and loudness.
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Arm and Hand Stability - The ability to keep your hands and arms stable when your arms move or when holding your arms and hands in one position.