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surgical tech chap 1

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emergent   surigical pathology threatening life or limb within a short period of time  
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urgent   surgical pathology requiring treatment within a relatively short period of time  
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elective   surgical intervention that does not have to be performed immediately or within a short period of time  
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optional   surgical intervention that does not have to be performed in order to preserve life or function  
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professional   a perfessional who works closely woth surgeon, anesthesiogists, RN, and other team memebers, and assuming appropriate responsibilty before, during, and after surgery.  
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compentencies   are general descriptions of the abilities needed to perform a role in the organzation, and are described in terms that allow for measurement  
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STSR   surgical technologist in the scrub role  
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DO   doctor of osteopathy  
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AST   associaltion of surgical technologist. a membership for surgical technologist, nation wide. organizationthat improves quality care in a surgical setting by elevating education for surgical techs.  
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circulator   a non-sterile surgical team member that moves from sterile to non-sterile  
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sterile people   surgeon, scrub, 1st assistant  
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non-sterile people   circulator, anaesthesia, visitor i.e x-ray  
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CAAHEP   educational programs for surgical technologist are accredited by the Commission on accreditation of allied health education programs.  
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ambulatory surgical facility, ASF   a facility with same day surgery, you have the surgery then your sent home.  
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ARC-ST   accreditation review commitee on education in surgical technology  
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HMO   health mantenance organization, they act both as health providers and insurers  
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