S urgical technologists prepare the operating room including the sterile field setting up surgical equipment supplies and solutions During surgery surgical technologists pass instruments f ID: 191162
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Definition: Certified Surgical Technologist S urgical technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies and solutions. During surgery , surgical technologists pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment. Surgical technologists simultaneously manage the sterile field and specimens. Surgical technologists perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects. Surgi cal technologists are certified following successful completion of a CAAHEP - accredited program or other programmatically - accredited surgical technology program and the national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting .