article thumbnail

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

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

Here are some useful links for RNFA certification, Physician Assistant licensing, and Surgical Assistant certifications: RNFA Certification National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA): NIFA is the largest RN First Assistant training program in the nation. You can find more information on their website. You can access the list here.

article thumbnail

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

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

With an expert RNFA or PA, procedures often run more smoothly and swiftly. Working with Platinum Medical Staffing , a leading agency that provides top-rated surgical assistants, RNFAs, and PAs, ensures facilities have access to skilled professionals ready to make an impact in the OR.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Lumbar Discectomy: The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants in Spine Surgery

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

While the surgeon performs the critical task of removing the damaged portion of the disc, surgical assistants (RNFA, PA, CSA) play an equally important role in ensuring the operation runs smoothly. The Role of Surgical Assistants in Lumbar Discectomy Surgical assistants (RNFA, PA, CSA) are integral to every step of a lumbar discectomy.

article thumbnail

The Future of Surgical Assisting: Stronger Together

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

A surgical assistant, working side by side with an RNFA or PA, brings a unique blend of expertise. Learn more about our staffing services here. A New Standard in Surgical Assisting What sets the future apart is the emphasis on teamwork. Together, they enhance patient safety, streamline procedures, and reduce costs for healthcare facilities.

article thumbnail

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

NSAA

The non-physician providers that we are referencing in this article are certified surgical assistants (CSA), certified surgical first assistants (CSFA), registered nurse first assistants (RNFA), physician assistants (PA-C) and advanced practice nurses (APN).

article thumbnail

Day 1 in the OR: Finding Perspective in a Chaotic Case

The Circulating Life

The entire OR 1 crew – Tori, CRNA; Kristen, RNFA; Me; Shannon, CST Linda, Kristen, Shannon, Marcia (anesthesiologist), and me Tori was a great CRNA to work with! No other case was as rough as that one, and by the end of the week, we were a well-oiled machine. It was an impressive transformation to observe.

article thumbnail

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.