Most surgical technologists spend most of their time in the operating room.
They work as an integral part of the healthcare team alongside surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other personnel before, during, and after surgery. Their primary role is to ensure a safe and sterile environment for surgical procedures. Not only do they prepare a patient for surgery, they also arrange operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies according to the preference of the surgeons and nurses. Surgical technologists need manual dexterity because they must handle instruments quickly. They also must be conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable in order to handle the demands of surgeons.