| Surgical Assistant - Certified Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Surgical Assistant - Certified. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Surgical Assistant - Certified along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Surgical Assistant - Certified is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Surgical Assistant - Certified, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant, Surgical Technologist - Certified, Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Technologist - Non-certified, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Medical Assistant - Certified, Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Care Hospice, Certified Nursing Assistant - Assisted Living |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Surgical Assistant - Certified |
| Works under the direct supervision of the surgeon to facilitate the surgical procedure. Performs pre-operative and post-operative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. Ensures the operating room is sterile and fully equipped for the procedure. Prepares and positions the patient for surgery. Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation. Collaborates with the operating room team to ensure efficient and timely room setup and turnover. Requires an associate degree. Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) required. Completion of an accredited program for Surgical Assistant required. Typically reports to a supervisor. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Certified Surgical First Assistant, Surgical First Assistant |
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| Similar Jobs: Surgical Assistant - Certified, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant, Surgical Technologist - Certified, Certified Nursing Assistant, Surgical Technologist - Non-certified, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Medical Assistant - Certified, Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Care Hospice, Certified Nursing Assistant - Assisted Living |
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| Level of Education: Surgical Assistant - Certified Salaries with No Diploma, Surgical Assistant - Certified Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Surgical Assistant - Certified Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Surgical Assistant - Certified Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Surgical Assistant - Certified Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Surgical Assistant - Certified Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
