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Welcome to PC's Surgical Technology Program 

2008-2009 Course Schedule

Surgical Technology Job Description:

The surgical technologist is an important operating room team member who prepares for each surgery using aseptic and sterile technique.  The goal is to protect the patient during the procedure by continuously monitoring the surgical environment, and anticipating the surgeon's needs. 

A ST's Job Duties Are To:  

Create and Maintain the Sterile Field

Work with the RN and Anesthesia Staff

Organize Surgical Armamentarium

Perform Patient Cares (i.e. skin prep)

Clean, Inspect, and Sterilize Instruments

Disinfect the OR and Equipment

Assist Surgeons During Procedures

Maintain National Ed Standards (CST)

Presentation's Surgical Technology Program Highlights:

  • Unlock the exciting world of surgical procedures

  • Develop your technological skills

  • Work with experienced professionals

  • Follow surgical teams that save and improve lives

  • Classrooms are located in Aberdeen, SD and Fairmont, MN

  • Clinical placement is within a tri-state area (MN, SD, and Iowa)

Macroscopic Anatomy

Microscopic Anatomy

Pathology/Trauma

Surgical Technology Program Mission:

The mission of this Surgical Technology Program is to develop surgical technologists into responsible operating room team members.  Program graduates will work to promote and maintain healthy patient outcomes in the surgical environment.  Each graduate will be a skilled and experienced asset to any surgical community.

Surgical Technology Student Qualities:

All surgical technology students must adhere to program, hospital, and professional policies and standards.  Supportive behavioral attributes include an ability to follow directions, rigorous self-accountability based on conscientiousness and trustworthiness, and strict maintenance of a positive and professional attitude.

Expectations of the Surgical Technology Student:

  • Background checks will be required.
  • Current and required immunizations
  • Complete the physical health assessment requirement
  • Current CPR certificate "healthcare provider level"
  • A "C" or above in all required courses is needed to progress

* See current ST Handbook for more program information.

Presentation's Surgical Technology Technical Standards:

  1. The visual acuity to observe sterile technique and manipulate equipment and supplies.
  2. An auditory level to communicate effectively with patients and members of the healthcare team.
  3. Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor coordination is needed to effectively manipulate supplies, instruments, and equipment, lift a tray of instruments, and respond promptly to patients' needs.
  4. Satisfactory intellectual and emotional functions to exercise independent judgment and discretion in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

Surgical Technology Graduates Speak Out

Heather Hart 07 "You get to see things in clinical that most people would never believe are possible"

Jonathan Hurst 07 "I would recommend this program to anyone who is serious about becoming an integral part of a surgical team."

Contact Information

Program Director: Christina Rice CST - 1500 N Main St                                  Aberdeen, SD 57401  christina.rice@presentation.edu

ST MN Faculty: Toni Shantz CST/FA - 115 S. Park St. Suite 117                       Fairmont, MN 56031 toni.shantz@presentation.edu

 
 
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