Join Kim Dilley as she addresses the importance of understanding and respecting your role in the operating room (O.R.) as a surgical technologist (ST) or first assistant (FA) traveler. Kim is passionate about ensuring that healthcare professionals know their scope of practice to avoid working outside of their designated roles. In this session, Kim will discuss the significance of knowing your role and scope of practice, particularly in situations where CSTs may work beyond their scope due to local practices. It's crucial to be aware of state regulations regarding the CSFA position, as some states may not recognize it, leading to potential scope of practice issues for CSTs. Kim will also touch on the challenges that can arise when a CSFA takes an assignment as a CST, including situations where surgeons may expect CSFAs to perform tasks that exceed the CST's scope of practice. Learning to assert boundaries and say no when pressured by physicians is key to maintaining professional integrity.