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.
Full Answer. There are five different types of white blood cells, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils. The lack of white blood cells, or the incidence of too many can cause serious disorders in the body. Disorders are more common regarding neutrophils and lymphocytes.
There are three basic types, red cells, white cells and platelets. Red cells are made in the bone marrow (the soft center of the bones). Their function is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells throughout the body. They are removed from the blood by the spleen and liver.