Certified surgical assistant vs assistant

Differences between certified surgical assistant and assistant duties and responsibilities

Certified surgical assistant example responsibilities.

• Administer nursing care under direct supervision to assign residents and patients in order to achieve maximum level of independence.
• Utilize suturing techniques to assist with closure of body planes.
• Maintain correct operative counts of sponges, instruments and sharps.
• Specialize in patient interaction to inform patients of their diagnosis, conditions and procedures and/or surgical intervention need.
• Provide patient with positive/negative pathology results, pre-op, assist, post-op and provide patient education regarding their procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of importance of registering patients while maintaining complete confidentiality according to the HIPPA laws.

Assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage circulations, including educational textbooks and DVDS, video technology and supplies.
• Manage branches providing information technology support, logistics, training and operational support.
• Manage company's twitter account and communicate with multiple physical therapy providers around the country
• Optimize productivity in prioritizing and managing special projects, PowerPoint presentations for classes, and proctore exams for undergraduate classes.
• Assist in jewelry design and assembly, manage company Facebook page, participate in wholesale buying, and manage retail inventory
• Manage and update company Facebook page with daily updates, finding/sharing relevant and interesting information, and encouraging fan engagement.
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