Directory of top Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant) in San Tan Valley, Arizona, USA
Taxonomy Code 246ZC0007X
The directory of Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant) in San Tan Valley, Arizona was last updated 6/30/2024
Philip Perera30883 N GLORY GRV, SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ Telephone Number: (858)-504-0916 Psychiatrist |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/12/2022 |
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Matilda Boachie316 W PINNACLE RIDGE DR, SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ Telephone Number: (860)-967-2388 Psychiatrist |
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Date NPI Record created: 7/21/2022 |
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David Ray Lewis36457 N GANTZEL RD STE 102, SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ Telephone Number: (480)-764-1900 Psychiatrist |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/11/2018 |
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Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant)
Taxonomy Code 246ZC0007X
Classification: Specialist/Technologist, Other
Description
A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.
Notes
Source: Association of Surgical Assistants, 2014. [7/1/2007: new, 7/1/2014: title modified, definition modified]
http://www.surgicalassistant.org/index.php/surgical-assisting
Additional Resources: National Surgical Assistant Association, www.nsaa.net.
