Which professional in the operating room helps by arranging instruments and assisting during surgery?

• A. Surgical Technologist
• B. Dialysis Technician
• C. Phlebotomist
• D. Massage Therapist

Answer: (A)

In the operating room, the person who helps by arranging instruments and assisting during surgery is the surgical technologist. They set up the sterile field, organize and arrange instruments in the order they’ll be used, and pass them to the surgeon and other team members as needed, all while maintaining strict sterile technique. They also help with preparing supplies, counting sponges and sharps to prevent leaving anything inside the patient, and may assist with tasks like retractors, suction, and irrigation during the procedure.

Dialysis technicians work with kidney dialysis machines, phlebotomists draw and collect blood, and massage therapists provide therapeutic massage; none of these roles involve organizing instruments or assisting directly in the surgical field.