C.R.S. Section 12-310-102
Definitions

As used in this article 310, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“Database” means the database required by section 12-310-103.

(2)

“Employer” means a health-care institution as defined in section 13-64-202, a health-care professional as defined in section 13-64-202, or an entity who either employs a registrant or who provides a registrant to a health-care institution or health-care professional on a contractual basis.

(3)

“Register” has the meaning established in section 12-20-102 (11); except that to be registered does not mean that the registrant:

(a)

Has any particular qualifications or professional competency; or

(b)

Must be certified as a surgical assistant or surgical technologist.

(4)

“Surgical assistant” means a person who performs certain duties, including:

(a)

Positioning the patient;

(b)

Providing visualization of the operative site;

(c)

Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis;

(d)

Participating in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as appropriate;

(e)

Utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes;

(f)

Selecting and applying appropriate wound dressings;

(g)

Providing assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue; and

(h)

The duties specified in subsection (5) of this section.

(5)

“Surgical technologist” means a person who performs certain duties, including:

(a)

Preparation of the operating or procedure room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by sterilizing supplies, instruments, and equipment;

(b)

Preparation of the operating or procedure room for surgical procedures by ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely; and

(c)

Passing instruments, equipment, or supplies to a surgeon; sponging or suctioning an operative site; preparing and cutting suture material; holding retractors; transferring but not administering fluids or drugs; assisting in counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments; and performing other similar duties as directed during a surgical procedure.

Source: Section 12-310-102 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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