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SpecialtyCare’s Role in Supporting Surgical First Assistants and Advancing Patient Care

SpecialtyCare

By focusing on quality, efficiency, and innovation, SpecialtyCare ensures that SFAs are empowered to deliver top-tier assistance, directly impacting patient outcomes and the success of surgical procedures. This multidisciplinary capability makes SpecialtyCare a reliable partner for healthcare facilities seeking expert assistance.

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The Essential Role of Surgical First Assistants: Importance, Career Outlook, and Impact on Patient Care

SpecialtyCare

A Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is a vital member of the surgical team, working closely with surgeons to ensure the success of surgical procedures. Their role encompasses a range of responsibilities, from preoperative preparation to intraoperative assistance and postoperative care.

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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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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

Table of Contents What Is Hospital Surgical Support? Surgical First Assistants 5. From sterile processing and perfusion services to intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) and surgical assistants, hospital surgical support teams are the unsung heroes behind every successful operation.

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Congratulations to ARC/STSA’s 2023 Scholarship Recipients

ARC/STSA

Donna Evans Maine Medical Center School of Surgical Technology, South Portland, Maine I have seen some fascinating procedures since beginning my clinicals, and I often marvel at the skill of my preceptors and the importance of their role in the operating room. Carissa Manzo Mt. I love that this field has endless opportunities to learn.

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The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants, RNFAs, and Physician Assistants in Spine Surgeries

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Instrument Handling: By anticipating the surgeon’s needs, they provide the right instruments at the right moment, streamlining the procedure and reducing operative time. RNFAs: Bridging Nursing and Surgery Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) bring a unique blend of nursing care and surgical expertise to the operating room.

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New IL Law Requires Insurance to Cover 3rd Party Surgical Assistants

American Surgical Professionals

Due to the restrictions on the amount of work hours allowed to medical residents by law – combined with the lack of residents at non-teaching hospitals – a substantial void had existed over the past 20 years for highly trained and specialized surgical first assistants.