AST Clinical Ladder

A clinical ladder provides managers with an effective tool for measuring the ongoing progress of the surgical technologists from one level to another. In doing so, they are not only recognizing and rewarding job excellence, but helping to recruit and retain surgical technologists. GOALS OF THE CLINICAL LADDER FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST ▲ To enhance quality surgical patient care ▲ To encourage employer recognition and rewarding of advanced competency ▲ To promote the accountability and responsibility of the surgical technologist toward the patient ▲ To encourage the professional growth of the surgical technologist ▲ To encourage experienced surgical technologists to contribute toward the professional growth of the other members of the surgical team ▲ To increase the visibility of the role of the surgical technologist in the hospital and other institutions CLINI C AL L ADDER FOR THE SURGI C AL TECHNOLOGI ST 4