IL SR0423

Declares September 21 through September 27, 2025 as Surgical Technology Week in Illinois

Recognizes over 100,000 surgical technologists nationwide who serve as integral members of surgical teams

Acknowledges the profession's 60+ year history of providing well-educated, highly-skilled surgical support

Honors surgical technologists for their responsibilities in maintaining sterile technique, ensuring equipment functionality, and preventing surgical site infections

Recognizes surgical technology educators for providing specialized training, with certified technologists graduating from accredited programs and passing the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting examination