Welche Tätigkeiten können nach der Ausbildung Operationsfachfrau / Operationsfachmann ausgeübt werden?

What activities can be carried out after training as a surgical specialist?

The following activities can be carried out after training as a surgical specialist:

  • Before the operation
    • wash your hands and put on sterile clothing
    • Prepare instruments and materials for the planned operation
    • Prepare devices
    • make sure that the equipment, infrastructure and lighting in the operating theater are working properly
    • take the right precautions for certain work situations, e.g. radiation protection
    • greet and inform the patient, taking her needs into account
  • During the operation
    • assist the surgeon in putting on the sterile gown and gloves
    • professionally assist the surgeon during the operation
    • handing or removing instruments, fluids, compresses and other required materials
    • to ensure that the devices are in good working order and to replace them if necessary
  • After the operation
    • Ensure that the patient is returned safely from the operating table to the bed
    • Checking, cleaning and sterilizing the instruments and materials used
    • ensure that sterilization is carried out correctly
    • ensure that the material and medication are available in sufficient quantities
    • to supervise and accompany the learners

Suitable training courses/seminars: