The Surgical Assistant completes pre-op tasks including physical examinations and recording health history. Under the direction of physician, performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. Being a Surgical Assistant participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. In addition, Surgical Assistant requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistan ...ts (NCCPA). Requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Surgical Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.More Show Less
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare is looking for thoughtful, hardworking, and compassionate Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) to join our team in Northern Kentucky. Members of the St. Elizabeth Healthcare team love to care for patients, take pride in their work and think of their healthcare role as more than just a job. You can utilize your strong assets to make a positive impact, while promoting your own growth and success within a great healthcare ...
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is looking for thoughtful, hardworking, and compassionate Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) to join our team in Northern Kentucky. Members of the St. Elizabeth Healthcare team love to care for patients, take pride in their work and think of their healthcare role as more than just a job. You can utilize your strong assets to make a positive impact, while promoting your own growth and success within a great healthcare ...
