Title: Anticipate the needs of the team.
Course: Surgical Technologist II (14056--II) > Section: Demonstrating Intraoperative Procedures

Anticipation should include

- predicting the needs of all members of the surgical team through all phases of the operation
- locating and preparing supplies, instruments, equipment, or other items to be ready for immediate use
- standing ready to perform anticipated actions in a timely manner, according to the responsibilities of the surgical technologist
- using critical thinking skills to observe all steps of the surgical procedure, predict outcomes, and prepare to assist the surgical team in any way.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it necessary for the surgical technologist to keep alert, to follow the surgical procedure constantly, and to stay a step ahead throughout the intraoperative process?
- What types of critical thinking skills are needed by a surgical technologist during the intraoperative procedure?
- How can a surgical technologist anticipate the needs of other surgical team members? What are some examples of such needs and ways to meet them?