Description
The way to keep equipment and surfaces sterile to prevent infections during medical care.
Alternative labels
surgical aseptic technique
surgical aseptic techniques
sterilisation of equipment and surfaces for surgical procedures
sterilization of equipment and surfaces for surgical procedures
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Surgical asepsis is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Doctors’ surgery assistant: Doctors’ surgery assistants support doctors of medicine in medical measures, in performing simple support activities during medical procedures, standardised diagnostic programmes and standardised point-of-care tests, ensuring surgery hygiene, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilising and maintaining medical devices and performing the organisational and administrative tasks required for operating a doctor`s surgery under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.
Anaesthetic technician: Anaesthetic technicians assist specialised doctors in anaesthetics. They prepare operating theatres and other specialised clinics for anaesthetic procedures, prepare the equipment needed for anaesthesia, and assist with inducing and maintaining adequate anaesthesia and post-anaesthesia procedures. They do so under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.
Sterile services technician: Sterile services technicians ensure decontamination of medical devices in compliance with strict hygienic procedures. They dismantle and re-assemble sophisticated medical equipment through sterilising, cleaning, and repackaging it for further usage, under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine or other qualified medical personnel.
Optional knowledge
Surgical asepsis is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Podiatry assistant: Podiatry assistants help the podiatrist by carrying out supportive tasks such as assisting in diagnosing and treating the disorders, diseases and deformities of the feet, advising people on foot care techniques and the importance of foot care for promoting better mobility and general well-being. They also perform small tasks such as cutting toe nails, applying plasters and general clerical duties.
References
- Surgical asepsis – ESCO
