Certified surgical assistant vs certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant

Differences between certified surgical assistant and certified medical assistant/certified nurse 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.

Certified medical assistant/certified nurse assistant example responsibilities.

• Conduct and facilitate PCA lead group activities as scheduled
• Deliver care with patience, compassion, and caring for the elder1y patients.
• Document vital information in electronic medical records (EMR) of assign patients.
• Monitor patients in restraints for safety, circulation, hydration, nutrition and elimination.
• Adhere to home health, hospice, and emergency protocols including performing CPR and first aide (as necessary).
• Assist patients with mobility and personal hygiene and monitor patients on telemetry.
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