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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents What is a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant? This article delves into the critical role of the Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant, their responsibilities, the training required, and the impact they have on patient care. What is a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant?

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Distal Biceps Tenodesis Surgical Assisting with Arthrex Techniques

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) are essential in complex surgeries like distal biceps tenodesis. They provide critical intraoperative support, assisting with retraction, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field. Ready to enhance your surgical outcomes?

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Join Us in Welcoming Gabrielle Muzina, AS, CST, as Education Manager

ARC/STSA

Muzina brings a passion in education and exceptional communication and customer service skills to her work. Muzina has been a Certified Surgical Technologist for nearly 10 years, having scrubbed at a Level I trauma center, focusing on general, vascular, hepatobiliary, and abdominal transplant surgery. “I

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The Changing World of Healthcare Providers

American Surgical Professionals

Surgical first assists are directly in the middle of the intersection of outcomes, revenues, and cost control. The surgical first assist is like the suture running through the entire surgery process, holding it all together. This means it is up to us to demonstrate and communicate our worth and value.

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Congratulations to ARC/STSA’s 2023 Scholarship Recipients

ARC/STSA

Student Scholarship Recipients Emmaline Bello Eastwick College, Ramsey, New Jersey My overall goal is to be a surgical technologist who assists in trauma surgery. Within this degree, I focused on women’s studies and formed a local community aid coalition for survivors of sexual assault. Elyse Crotty St. Carissa Manzo Mt.

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How to Hire a Surgical First Assist: A Comprehensive Guide

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents Understanding the Role of a Surgical First Assist Key Qualifications to Look for When Hiring a Surgical First Assist 1. Communication and Teamwork 5. SFAs work alongside the primary surgeon, providing direct assistance during procedures. Certification and Training 2. Clinical Experience 3.

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6 best things to Look for before you hire a Surgical First Assistant—And How SpecialtyCare Can Provide them

SpecialtyCare

Strong Communication and Teamwork Skills What Makes a Strong SFA in the OR? Reliability, Professionalism, and Work Ethic How SpecialtyCare Provides the Best SFAs Why Choose SpecialtyCare for Surgical First Assistants? How SpecialtyCare Prioritizes Collaboration 4. But how do you identify the best professionals for the job?