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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Challenges of Surgical Assisting with RNFAs, PAs, and Surgical Assistants

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

However, agencies and their surgical assistants, including RNFAs (Registered Nurse First Assistants) and PAs (Physician Assistants), face unique challenges. In the world of surgical assisting, agencies play a vital role in ensuring healthcare facilities are staffed with qualified professionals.

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The Rise of Staffing Surgical Assistants and RNFAs: A Game Changer for Healthcare Facilities

Platinum Meidcal Staffing

The healthcare industry is always evolving, and one trend making waves is the increasing demand for surgical assistants and Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) through staffing agencies. As hospitals and surgery centers face tighter budgets and rising patient loads, the need for highly skilled surgical support is greater than ever.