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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. A competent assistant anticipates the surgeon’s needs, ensuring that the right tools and supplies are always within reach.
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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.
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