Directory of top Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant) in Billings, Montana, USA

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The directory of Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant) in Billings, Montana was last updated 6/30/2024

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.