Cincinnati State Technical & Community College Surgical Technology Program

Honoring Surgical Assistants During National Surgical Assistant Week: April 14-18, 2025

The National Surgical Assistant Association proudly recognizes National Surgical Assistant Week, celebrated from April 14-18, 2025. This week is dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of surgical assistants who play a critical role in the operating room, ensuring precision, efficiency, and excellence in patient care.

Surgical assistants are highly skilled professionals who provide essential intraoperative support, including tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, and suturing. Their expertise enhances surgical outcomes and contributes to the overall success of surgical teams across diverse specialties.

As we celebrate this special week, we encourage healthcare institutions, surgical teams, and patients to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the dedication and hard work of surgical assistants. Whether through a simple “thank you,” a recognition event, or a feature on social media, every effort counts in highlighting their vital role in surgery.

Join us in celebrating the profession and recognizing the impact surgical assistants make every day. Thank you to all surgical assistants for your commitment to excellence and patient care!

Women’s History in the Making!
Monica Posey - Cincinnati State

President of Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Dr. Monica J. Posey began her career at Cincinnati State in 1992.

Her past service at the College includes positions as Assistant Dean, Director of Institutional Research & Planning, Academic Vice President, and most recently Provost.

Prior to joining Cincinnati State, Dr. Posey worked at the University of Cincinnati as Assistant Director of Career Development and for the AT&T Company in Cincinnati and New Jersey.

Dr. Posey’s professional activities include serving on the boards of the Greater Cincinnati STEM Collaborative and Minorities in Mathematics, Science & Engineering.

She is a graduate of the Cincinnati U.S.A. Regional Chamber Leadership Cincinnati Class of 2010, and her numerous professional awards and recognitions include the Martin Luther King, Jr. Convene for the Dream Award, the Leading Women of Cincinnati award, YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Career Woman of Achievement award, and the UC College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services Distinguished Alumni award.
She graduated from the University of Cincinnati with an EdD in Educational Foundations in 1999.

In addition to her degree from UC, Dr. Posey completed all the coursework toward a PhD in Quantitative Analysis.

She holds an MBA from The Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BS from Cornell University. In 2003, she completed the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management.

Happy National Surgical Technologist Week! Thank you for your continued support of NBSTSA and the Certified Surgical Technologist and Surgical First Assistant credentials, and thank you to all of our healthcare workers and first responders!