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Will AI replace Surgical Assistants?
O*NET occupation 29-9093.00
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Surgical Aide
- Surgical Assistant
- Surgical First Assistant
- Surgical Dental Assistant
- Surgical Medical Assistant
- Surgical Services Assistant
- Certified Surgical Technician
- Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA)
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Verify the identity of patient or operative site.
- Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Cover patients with surgical drapes to create and maintain a sterile operative field.
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