York Technical College

News Release
For Immediate Release
Contact: Joe Polinski
(803) 981-7161

York Tech and Piedmont Medical Center to Recognize
National Surgical Technologist Week

September 19, 2008

ROCK HILL—The Association of Surgical Technologists has declared next week (Sept. 21-27) as National Surgical Technologist Week in recognition of the profession's contribution to the care of patients.

On Monday, September 22, Piedmont Medical Center staff along with York Technical College Surgical Technology students and faculty will set up a simulated operating room at the hospital. The media is invited to join them at 10 a.m. to learn more about the vital role performed by these skilled professionals.

York Tech's Surgical Technology program offers classroom and clinical experiences for the entry-level surgical technologist. To help the student fulfill his/her role as an important, knowledgeable member of the surgical team, courses are included in the following areas:

  • aseptic technique

  • operative procedures

  • patient care

  • anatomy and physiology

  • microbiology

  • pharmacology

  • medical terminology

  • medical/legal aspects

  • technological sciences (computer, electricity, physics & robotics)

  • related general education

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Many graduates choose to work in areas related to surgery such as central sterile supply, private scrub, the OB department, endoscopy, or instrument sales. Opportunities are also available to work as cell saver technicians, anesthesia technicians, veterinary assistants, oral-surgical assistants, and medical office assistants.

The Association of Surgical Technologists was established in 1969 by members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). As the oldest and most widely recognized professional organization for surgical technologists, AST's primary purpose is to ensure that surgical technologists have the knowledge and skills to administer patient care of the highest quality. For more information, visit the association's website at www.ast.org.

For more information about National Surgical Technologist Week, contact Sandra Farley at (803) 981-7149 or John Ratliff at (803) 981-7071.

York Technical College . 452 S. Anderson Road . Rock Hill, SC 29730