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Job Name	Surgical Technologists
Description	Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeon's assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.
Category	Health
SOC Code	29-2055
Job Tasks	High risk job tasks associated with this job: Care for sick patients (bloodborne pathogens) Care for sick patients (droplet/airborne pathogens) Disinfect or sterilize medical equipment Generate latex dust using latex products Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria Handle medical needles or surgical instruments Mix and apply bone adhesives Sterilize equipment with ethylene oxide