Surgical technologists and technicians are a critical part of surgical teams in hospitals and clinics. The surgical supply technician is a surgical technician who is specifically responsible for providing sterile instruments to the team. In some settings, a surgical supply technician is sometimes referred to as a central service technician or a sterile supply technician.
White blood cells (WBCs), also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders. All white blood cells are produced and derived from multipotent cells in the bone marrow known as hematopoietic stem cells.
The three major types of cells in the blood are red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells determine blood type and are also responsible for transporting oxygen to cells. White blood cells are immune system cells that destroy pathogens and provide immunity.