U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-9093.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Surgical Assistants

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

What this job is about

Assist surgical teams in maintaining patient safety and procedural efficiency.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Verify patient identity and operative site
Confirm the patient's identity and the correct surgical site before the procedure begins.
2
Maintain sterile environment
Ensure aseptic technique is upheld throughout the surgical procedure.
3
Prepare surgical instruments
Gather and arrange necessary sterile instruments and supplies for the surgery.
4
Monitor patient status
Continuously observe the patient's vital signs and position during the operation.
5
Assist in post-operative care
Help apply dressings and monitor the patient for any complications after surgery.

Tools used in this work

MEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPoint

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.