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The Vital Role of a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

A Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant is a specialized surgical professional who provides direct assistance to the surgeon during cardiothoracic procedures. These surgeries often involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest cavity. Assisting with patient positioning and sterile draping.

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Staffing Your Ambulatory Surgery Center For Success

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

Regardless of what direction your ASC takes to bring surgeons on board, they should have a proven track record in outpatient surgery or prior experience in an ASC. Nursing Staff In addition to surgical staff, your ASC will need to hire nurses to prepare patients for surgery.

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