Hard Skills
AdvancedAseptic Technique ManagementThe ability to oversee and maintain the sterile field in the operating room to prevent the introduction of pathogens and reduce surgical site infections.
IntermediateSurgical Documentation and EHR ManagementPrecise recording of intraoperative events, including surgical counts, medication administration, and patient positioning in electronic health records.
BeginnerSurgical Safety Checklist ExecutionLeading the 'Time Out' and WHO surgical safety protocols to verify patient identity, surgical site, and planned procedure.
IntermediateSpecimen Handling and Chain of CustodyProperly identifying, labeling, and securing biological specimens for diagnostic testing and pathological examination.
Soft Skills
IntermediateIntraoperative Patient AdvocacyActing as the primary protector of the patient's safety and rights while the patient is unconscious or sedated during surgical procedures.
AdvancedInterdisciplinary Team CoordinationThe ability to synchronize activities between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and technical staff to ensure efficient operative flow.
AdvancedCrisis Resource ManagementThe application of non-technical skills such as situational awareness and resource allocation during intraoperative emergencies like cardiac arrest or malignant hyperthermia.