Surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient
Job Summary
Surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.
The surgical assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations.
Matching Summary
Surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Intraoperative technical functions
Patient positioning and safety
Surgical site visualization
Assisting with hemostasis
Wound closure techniques
Postoperative wound dressing application
Nice-to-have
Demonstrates initiative
Reports potential problems
Key Requirements
Graduation from ARC/STSA accredited surgical assisting program