Qualification requirements for performing surgical technology for a hospital or ambulatory surgery center

What it would have done

Summary by the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.

This bill imposes qualification requirements for persons employed by a hospital or ambulatory surgery center to perform surgical technology. The bill defines surgical technology as surgical patient care that involves preparing an operating room, equipment, and supplies for surgery, and performing various tasks during surgery, including handling equipment and supplies and irrigating and sponging an operative site. Under the bill, a hospital or ambulatory surgery center may not employ a person to perform surgical technology unless the person is certified by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; has completed training in surgical technology while serving in the U.S. armed forces or the federal public health service; is employed to perform surgical technology on the effective date of this bill; or is a licensed nurse, physician, or physician assistant. The bill also requires those persons who qualify on the basis of certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting to complete continuing education relating to surgical technology.

Who's behind it

Sandy Pasch, a Democrat, is its author⁠.

1 more lawmaker signed on in support⁠.

Versions and amendments

Every text the Legislature printed for this bill, including proposed changes. Each opens on the Legislature's site.

• Amendment AA1-AB744
• LC Amendment Memo