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Surgical technicians, also known surgical technologists or operating room technicians, prepare operating rooms, set up equipment and surgical tools, and assist doctors and nurses during surgeries as instructed. Surgical techs have differing responsibilities.
They oversee every aspect of a surgical procedure, including preparing the operating room, watching over the patient during surgery and ensuring the patient is ready for transport to the recovery room. There are three types of surgical nurses: circulating nurse, scrub nurse and RN first assistant. The circulating nurse doesnât participate directly in the surgery, instead overseeing the operation and ensuring the surgical team follows industry safety guidelines and hospital policy.