Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician; Assist in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments; Ensure that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings; Assist in the turnover of the operating room suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces; Prepare procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, "pulling cases" accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available.