外科技术计划为学生做好准备，使其成为外科团队的重要成员，而外科团队通常包括外科医生，麻醉师和循环护士。外科技术人员在外科医生，注册护士和其他外科人员的监督下协助进行外科手术。他们执行各种重要的动手任务，包括：通过设置手术器械和设备为手术室做准备；通过清洗，剃刮和消毒切口部位为患者做手术准备；在手术过程中将器械和其他无菌用品传递给外科医生；在整个手术过程中保持适当的无菌区域，并监测和评估手术室条件。
The Surgical Technology program prepares students to work as valuable members of a surgical team, which most commonly includes surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses. Surgical Technologists assist in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel. They perform a variety of critical hands-on tasks, including: Preparing operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment Preparing patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites Passing instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons during surgical procedures Maintaining a proper sterile field throughout the surgical process. Monitoring and assessing operating room conditions.