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Surgical Technologists

Medical


  • Average Salary

    RM3100 - RM 4200

  • Career Trends

  • Compability

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

RM3100 - RM 4200

Example of a Job Position

Certified Surgical Technician / Assistant
Technical Certified Surgery
Certified Surgical Technician
Room Surgery Technician
Operating Room Technician
Operating Room Technology Expert
Technical Surgery Scrub
Surgical Scrub Technology Expert
Surgical Technician
Surgical Technology Expert

Task

? Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures ? Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation ? Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing ? Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists ? Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure

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

  • 1

    Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences

  • 2

    Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).

  • 3

    Understanding Talks - Ability to identify and understand other people's conversations.

  • 4

    Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the difference between different sounds and loudness.

  • 5

    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.

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