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Star Plastic Surgery
Surgical First Assistant/RNFA- Certified PRN
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In this high precision role, the certified surgical assistant (or SA) works closely with the surgeon in a hands-on capacity, helping the surgeon by handling vital tasks such as prepping the patient for surgery, providing suturing, clamping, removing scar tissue and positioning patients during surgery to ensure a safe operation. Duties of a Surgical First Assistant The Certified Surgical First Assistant will be responsible for the following tasks, along with other tasks not listed in the peri-surgical areas: Retraction Cauterizing wounds and vessels Packing sponges in body Positioning patient to maintain circulation and access for surgeon Placing clamps and sutures Closing skin with adhesives, sutures or staples etc. Applying direct pressure on veins and tissue Performing or aiding in patient suction, drainage and irrigation