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University of Georgia
Student Surgery Crew - LA
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$48,247 / year median in Georgia
+15% projected growth
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Posting Details
Position Details Posting Number
G/R33995P
Working Title Student Surgery Crew- LA Department VetMed-VTH Large Animal Hosp About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.
- Set-up surgical suite for emergency surgery.
- Position animal on surgical table with assistance from surgery team.
- Complete appropriate preparation of surgical site.
- Perform closed sterile gloving technique.
- Assist with preparation of sterile donning of surgical gowns for surgery team.
- Perform duties of circulation nurse.
- Assist with placing animal in recovery after surgery.
- Clean and disinfect rooms, surgery tables, and mats according to protocol.
- Clean and run instruments in washer after surgery.
- Clean and properly disinfect equipment used.
- Set up room for next surgery.