Panama City, FL30+ days ago
Safely positions patients for the surgical procedure and assists with transport to and from the operative suite Assists surgeon in identifying patient and staff safety hazards Surgical prepping and draping of patients for the surgical procedure Provides exposure of the operative site by the appropriate use of retractors Manipulates equipment and instruments to enhance the visual field Suctions and sponges to maintain a dry surgical field resulting in an optimal visualization of the surgical field Provides counter-traction of tissue utilizing various instruments Assists with maintaining hemostasis to reduce potential for fluid volume deficits by clamping / ligating vessels, using electrocautery to tissue, applying manual direct pressure, assisting with use of pharmaceutical agents (e.g. Serves as first assistant in designated surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon / physician; handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply; uses surgical instruments appropriately, employs principles of safe tissue handling; provides exposure to operative site; provides and maintains hemostasis and performs wound closure; demonstrates advanced knowledge of normal and pathological anatomy and physiology.