Surgical Technologist taxonomy code: 246ZS0410X

About this code

Code

246ZS0410X

Grouping

Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers

Classification

Specialist/Technologist, Other

Specialization

Surgical Technologist

For

Individuals (NPI-1)

Code set

NUCC version 26.1

Definition

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

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