Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Surgical Assistant

Assists the surgeon by providing and controlling surgical instruments and equipment during surgery. Ensures that instruments and supplies are cleaned, sterilized and available as needed. Provides hands on assisting with procedures. In addition, the surgical assistant will assist the surgeon in day-to-day clinic flow when needed.

Responsibilities

• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for each procedure.
• Performs medical assisting duties which may include, but are not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, and assisting during excisions and surgical procedures. Ensures that all patient care areas are clean, organized, stocked and ready for patient use daily.
• Assists surgeon during procedure according to prescribed standards. Assists and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Takes appropriate photographs of patients as directed by surgeon for pre and post documentation.
• Sterilize and package ...