246ZC0007X Surgical Assistant
Description
A medical professional who works alongside surgeons during operations to help ensure patient safety and the best surgical outcome. A surgical assistant helps by holding instruments, controlling bleeding, suturing wounds, and assisting with patient positioning. Patients can expect a surgical assistant to support the surgical team before, during, and after procedures, including common surgeries such as appendectomies, hernia repairs, and orthopedic operations.
- Classification
- Specialist/Technologist, Other
- Specialization
- Surgical Assistant