Technical Support Assistants-A New Concept in the OR

ABSTRACT
- INCREASINGLY COMPLEX TECHNOLOGY, a shortage of surgical first assistants, and the growth of surgical services provided the impetus for expanding the technical support assistant role in one facility.
- AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM was developed based on the job description and the participants' learning needs.
- PROGRAM EVALUATIONS were positive and reinforced the success of the educational program. AORNJ 82 (September 2005) 447-456.