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Surgical Assistants
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.
AI Risk Score
74/100
High risk: many core tasks are exposed to automation.
Automation factors
- Verify the identity of patient or operative site.
- Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Discuss with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure, including operative consent, methods of operative exposure, diagnostic or laboratory data, or patient-advanced directives or other needs.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Top skills
Active Listening4.00/5
Speaking3.75/5
Reading Comprehension3.62/5
Critical Thinking3.62/5
Monitoring3.62/5