The profession of surgical technician is also one of the medical assistant professions. The task of this professional group is the preparation of the surgical instruments and the devices to be used, the instrumentation on the operating table as well as jumping activities. The disposal and sterilization of instruments after the operation are also part of the area of responsibility of OR care. The patient care (inward and outward transfer) is also taken over by the OR care. Other areas of application outside the operating room in other functional areas are, for example, the ambulance / emergency room, endoscopy or the central sterile supply department (CSSD).