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Surgical Tech Skills

Please rank the following skills on a scale of 1 to 4

1 = No theory and/or experience
2 = Limited experience
3 = Experienced/minimal support needed to perform
4 = Proficient

General Surgery
Abdominal Perineal Resection*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adrenalectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bowel Resection*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cholecystectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Colostomy/Ileostomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Gastrectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hemicolectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hepatic Resection*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Herniorrhaphy-Femoral/Inguinal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hiatal Herniorrhaphy-Transabdominal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pancreatectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Organ Procurement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Radical Mastectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Saphenous Vein Ligation and Stripping*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Splenectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Thyroidectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tracheostomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Whipple Procedure*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Laparoscopic Procedures
Hysterectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cholecystectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Appendectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hernia Repair*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Colon Resection*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Gynecology
Caesarean Section*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dilation & Curettage*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hysterectomy-Vaginal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hysterectomy-Abdominal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Laser Surgery*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Radium Insertion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Salpingo-Opherectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Shirodkar Procedures*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Termination of Pregnancy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tubal Ligation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vaginectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vaginal Reconstruction*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
G.U. and Cysto
Circumcision*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cystoscopy/Cystostomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cystectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hypospadias Repair*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ileal Loop*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lithotripsy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nephrectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Orchiectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Penile Implant*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Prostatectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ureterolithotomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
T.U.R.P./T.U.R.B.*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vasectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Orthopedic
Amputation - Leg or Arm*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Application of Halo Traction*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Arthroscopy/Arthrotomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Closed Pinning & Reduction of Extremities*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
External Compression Devices*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Insertion of Finger Prosthesis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Total Joint Replacement - Knee, Hip, Shoulder*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Spinal Fusion - Harrington Rods*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Spica Cast Application*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
O.R.I.F. - Shoulder, Hip, Humerus, Etc.*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Repair of Dislocation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Patellectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tendon Implants & Reanastomosis*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Neurosurgery
Anterior Cervical Fusion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Burrholes for Subdural Hematoma*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Craniotomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Laminectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Meningocele Repair*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Shunt Procedures - VP/VA*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Plastics
Face Lift*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Skin Grafting*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Abdominoplasty/Abdominal Lipectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Augmentation Mammoplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cleft Lip/Palate Repair*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Dermabrasion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Digital Flexor Tendon Repair*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Liposuction*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Myelomeningocele Repair*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Otoplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Rhinoplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Reduction of Facial Fracture*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Eye
Excision of Chalazion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Canthotomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Correction of Ectropion/Entropion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Corneal Transplant*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Enucleation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
I.O.I. Implants*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lacrimal Duct Probing*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Refractive Keratoplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Repair of Retinal Detachment*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vitrectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ear, Nose & Throat
Caldwell-Luc*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Ethmoidectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Frontal Flap Sinus Procedure*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Laryngectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Open Reduction Facial Fractures*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Radical Neck*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Myringotomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Mastoidectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Tympanoplasty*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Stapedectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Nasal Polypectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Laryngoscopy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Thoracic
Chest Tube Set-Up*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hiatal Hernia*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pneumonectomy/ Lobectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Sternal Splitting*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Thoracotomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Bronchoscopy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lung/Wedge Resection*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Endoscopy
Bronchoscopy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cystoscopy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Gastroscopy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Colonoscopy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiovascular
A-V Shunts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Aorto-Femoral Bypass*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Graft Insertion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Valve Replacement*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft-on Pump*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Endarterectomy, Carotid/Femoral*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Femoral-Popliteal Bypass*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
External Temporary Pacemaker*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Internal Pacemaker Insertion*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Catheter*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Patent Ductus Repair*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pericardial Windows*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Repair of Septal Defects*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Thrombectomy*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Vena Cava Ligation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Transplants
Pancreas*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Heart*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Lung*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Liver*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Kidney*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Eye*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Equipment
Robotics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
List Types:
Fracture Tables*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
List Types:
Video Systems*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
List Types:
CUSA*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cell Saver*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
PACS Diagnostics*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Electrocautery*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
List Types:
Drills*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
List Types:
Saws*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Stapling Devices*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Cardiac Monitors*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
List Types:
Crash Carts*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
List Types:
Defibrillators*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
List Types:
Sterilization of Equipment
Log*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Biological Indicators*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Autoclave Operations*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
High Level*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
STERIS*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Steam*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Gas*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Flash*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Miscellaneous
Universal Protocol*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Crash Cart*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Patient Identification*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Hand-Off Communication*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Standard Precautions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Isolation Precautions*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Pediatric Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Electronic Documentation*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Experience with the Following Ages
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Infant (1 month to 1 year)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Toddler (1 year to 3 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Preschooler (3 years to 5 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
School Age Child (5 years to 12 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Adolescents (12 years to 18 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Young Adults (18 to 39 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Middle Adults (39 to 64 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Older Adults (64 years to 79 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Elderly Adults (over 79 years)*
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
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I certify that the information provided above accurately reflects education received and my experience in each of the clinical areas identified within the last 2 years.
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The information I have given is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I hereby authorize Magnet Medical to release this Skills Checklist to staffing clients of Magnet Medical. Submit this skills evaluation with your initial application. To be updated annually.
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skills checklist

Surgical Tech Skills

General Surgery

Laparoscopic Procedures

Gynecology

G.U. and Cysto

Orthopedic

Neurosurgery

Plastics

Eye

Ear, Nose & Throat

Thoracic

Endoscopy

Cardiovascular

Transplants

Equipment

Sterilization of Equipment

Miscellaneous

Experience with the Following Ages

Travelers

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