![]() ![]() Performs biological and chemical monitoring in accordance with quality assurance standards.Īdheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards. Transports patients to and from Operating room suite position patients according to type of surgery. May complete partial wound closure subcutaneous tissues and skin only under direct supervision of the surgeon.Īpplies in application of special dressings such as circumferential elastic bandages and tapingĪssists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges.ĭecontaminates instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.Ĭommunicates and interfaces with team members, patients, and medical staff to ensure high quality patient care. Provides homeostasis by use of clamps, cautery, ligation, Through use of suction and sponges, provides a dry field of operation to permit optimum vision of tissue, viscera, vessels, etc. Provides wound exposure through proper use of retractors so surgeon may clearly view operative site. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures. ![]() Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment necessary for area of specialty. ![]() Provides aid in exposure, hemostastis, closure, and other intraoperative duties, as well, as preoperative and postoperative duties under the direction and supervision of the surgeon. First Assistant is a member of the surgical team and provides knowledge of surgical anatomy, operative techniques related to the operative procedure. SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the certified first assist will collaborate with the surgeon in performing a safe surgical procedure to maximize patient outcomes. ![]()
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