How do they match: Surgical Assistants

  • Clamp, ligate, or cauterize blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry, using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, or electrocautery equipment.
  • Coordinate or participate in the positioning of patients, using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure for the procedure or to protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment.
  • Determine availability of necessary equipment or supplies for operative procedures.
  • Maintain an unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment.
  • Obtain or inspect sterile or non-sterile surgical equipment, instruments, or supplies.

  • Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Protect patients or staff members using safety equipment.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.