Directory of top Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant) in Port Clinton, Ohio, USA
Taxonomy Code 246ZC0007X
The directory of Specialists/Technologists, Others (Surgical Assistant) in Port Clinton, Ohio was last updated 6/30/2024
Andrew Roessler Martin21495 RIDGETOP CIR STE 102, STERLING, VA Telephone Number: (571)-313-1980 Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/9/2024 |
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Brenda Herrera403 GLENN DR STE 11, STERLING, VA Telephone Number: (703)-646-9974 Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) |
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Date NPI Record created: 2/11/2015 |
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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.
