How do they match: Surgical Assistants

  • Discuss with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure, including operative consent, methods of operative exposure, diagnostic or laboratory data, or patient-advanced directives or other needs.

  • Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
  • Move patients to or from treatment areas.
  • Operate on patients to treat conditions.
  • Position patients for treatment or examination.