Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 259.001. Definitions

(A) preparing the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely;

(B) preparing the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique;

(C) anticipating the needs of the surgical team based on knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how they relate to the surgical patient and the patient's surgical procedure;

(D) as directed in an operating room setting, performing the following tasks at the sterile field:

(E) cleaning and preparing instruments for sterilization on completion of the surgery; and

(F) assisting the surgical team with cleaning of the operating room on completion of the surgery.