General surgery physician assistant vs gynecological assistant

Differences between general surgery physician assistant and gynecological assistant duties and responsibilities

General surgery physician assistant example responsibilities.

• Work closely with patients to manage their depression and anxiety beginning with initial diagnosis to med-initiation and follow-up care.
• Develop basic surgical skills, such as suturing, retracting of tissue; debridement of wounds.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and radiology test within the scope of professional practice.
• Educate patients on post-operative recovery and discharge needs.
• Evaluate patients for admission from the emergency room and perform inpatient consultations.
• Monitor stress testing; review nuclear component of stress images; conduct cardiology consultations inpatient and outpatient settings.
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Gynecological assistant example responsibilities.

• Implement and manage cardiology internship college course.
• Educate in electronic and written medical records, and HIPPA.
• Evaluate patients presenting with acute onset of bleeding, cramping, and decrease fetal movement.
• Monitor stress testing; review nuclear component of stress images; conduct cardiology consultations inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Care and interventions provide in compliance with ACOG guidelines.
• Administer such sterile procedures as wound care, PICC lines, chest tubes, PEG/NG tubes and Foley insertions.