Behind Every Surgery: The Role of a Surgical Technologist
Behind every successful surgery is a team working together with precision. A recent episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy podcast highlights one of the most vital, and often unseen, roles in the operating room. BackTable ENT & Allergy features weekly, physician-led conversations on real clinical cases and practical insights across ENT and related specialties.
In this episode, Jose Flores, surgical technologist and ENT service coordinator at Rady Children’s Health, joins host Gopi Shah, MD, to share what it takes to keep surgeries running smoothly. Flores discusses his path to the OR and the critical role surgical technologists play in patient care. From preparing instruments to maintaining a sterile environment and anticipating the needs of the surgical team, their work helps ensure safety and efficiency.
Watch the episode below: