How do they match: Surgical Assistants

  • Clamp, ligate, or cauterize blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry, using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, or electrocautery equipment.
  • Coordinate or participate in the positioning of patients, using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure for the procedure or to protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment.
  • Maintain an unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment.

  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.