Surgical Assistant

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Name	Value
Definition	A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.
Grouping	Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification	Specialist/Technologist, Other
Specialization	Surgical Assistant

Health providers classified as: Surgical Assistant

Provider	State	Specializations
Teresa Vaughn	Texas	Surgical Assistant 2874250
Dr. Mark Metzger	Florida	Primary Podiatric Medicine Radiology Sports Medicine Foot & Ankle Surgery Foot Surgery Surgical Assistant 2874025\|2874026\|2874027\|2874029\|2874031\|2874250
Mrs. Claudia Smith	Kentucky	Surgical Assistant 2874250
Mrs. Carrie Brotherhood	Wisconsin	Surgical Assistant Surgical Technologist 2874250\|2874263
Dr. Thomas Anderson DO	Colorado	Sports Medicine Surgical Assistant 2873682\|2874250
Aaron Maksymowski	Texas	Surgical Assistant 2874250
Mr. Jimmie Edmonds	Texas	Surgical Assistant Orthopedic Assistant 2874250\|2874265
Mr. Michael Mitchell	Georgia	Surgical Assistant 2874250
Mrs. Martha Heer	Arizona	Surgical Surgical Assistant 2874665\|2874250
Mr. Michael Wright	Texas	Surgical Assistant Surgical Technologist 2874250\|2874263