They bring in surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They assemble, adjust, and check equipment to make sure it is working properly. Technologists prepare patients for surgery. This involves cleaning and disinfecting the incision area. They also bring patients to the operating room and put them on the operating table.
Technologists check medical charts and monitor patients' vital signs.
They may help the rest of the medical team scrub for surgery. During surgery, technologists pass instruments and supplies to surgeons. They anticipate the needs of surgeons and pass instruments efficiently. Technologists must be familiar with many procedures in order to anticipate surgeons' needs. Other tasks include checking, mixing, and dispensing fluids and drugs.