AST Guideline - Perioperative Role and Duties of the Surgical Technologist During Robotic Surgical Procedures

12 2. CSTs who work in central sterile supply or work in small HDOs where they work in the surgery and central sterile supply departments, are responsible for the further decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of the robotic items. A. The CST must follow the robotic manufacturer’s instructions for decontamination, preparation and sterilization of the robotic items. (1) If using a da Vinci® robot system with endoscope and EndoWrist® instrumentation, it is recommended to use the information published on the Intuitive Surgical web site such as the Reprocessing Instructions . 13 Competency Statements Competency Statements Measurable Criteria 1. CSTs have the knowledge and skills to prepare the robotic components, instruments and accessories for surgery. 2. CSTs have the knowledge and skills to assist the surgeon in performing robotic surgical procedures that ensure the safety of the patient and surgical team. 3. CSTs have the knowledge and skills to identify and work with the team to trouble- shoot robotic equipment malfunctions. 4. CSTs have the surgical patient care knowledge and skills to assist the surgical team in responding to patient complications including conversion to an open procedure. 5. CSTs have the knowledge and skills to decontaminate, prepare and sterilize the specialty robotic instruments and accessories. 1. Educational standards as established by the Core Curriculum for Surgical Technology . 4 2. The didactic subject of robotic surgery is included in a CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program. 3. Students demonstrate knowledge of robotic surgical procedures during clinical rotation, given that the surgery department performs robotic surgery. 4. CSTs complete hands-on training specific to each type of robotic device. 5. CSTs complete continuing education to remain current in their knowledge of robotic surgery. 3 CST® is a registered trademark of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Glossary Robotics : A branch of technology that designs, constructs, operates robots, as well as develops new applications for robots.