Surgical physician assistant vs surgical assistant

Differences between surgical physician assistant and surgical assistant duties and responsibilities

Surgical physician assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage s/p cardiac bypass in recovery unit, ICU and step down units.
• Work closely with patients to manage their depression and anxiety beginning with initial diagnosis to med-initiation and follow-up care.
• Certify CPR and basic first aid instructor trainer.
• Perform debridement, incision and drainage, wind VAC, ostomy care.
• Perform resuscitative measures in a code setting using ACLS, ATLS protocols.
• Perform minor procedures including but not limit to: Foley catheter placement, drain removal, dressing changes and removals
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Surgical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage medical records and document examination notes, prescriptions, and procedure details in EMR.
• Manage surgical scheduling, cataract evaluations, ultrasounds, keratometry, IOL selection, and preoperative exam for surgery.
• Prepare patients for examination by taking their vitals, and performing EKG when need.
• Assist with all dental procedures, order all supplies, maintain equipment and OSHA handbook.
• Assist surgeons in surgical procedures making incisions, manipulating tissues and organs, cauterizing, suturing and dressing wounds.
• Interview patients, review patient medical history, gather and educate patients on their medications.
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