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Why a Surgeon’s Surgical Assistant is Essential in the OR

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Surgical assistants, RNFAs (Registered Nurse First Assistants), and PAs (Physician Assistants) are critical team members who directly impact the efficiency and safety of every procedure. This level of coordination is not only practical; it also significantly reduces the time spent on each procedure.

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Low-Cost Solutions for Recruiting Surgical Assistants in Surgery Centers

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As the demand for surgical procedures continues to increase, so too does the need for qualified surgical assistants in the operating room (OR). However, many surgery centers face the challenge of high recruitment and training costs for these essential members of the surgical team.

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NON-PHYSICIAN SURGICAL ASSISTANT UTILIZATION AND EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS – Luis F Aragon, CSA, LSA, RSA

NSAA

The performance of certain complicated procedures often requires technical expertise on the part of both surgeon and the surgical assistant. Having properly certified assistants at surgery usually makes the operation go faster, safer and smoothly. RVUs, do not directly define provider compensation in dollar amounts.