Nebraska Oral & Facial Surgery
Lincoln, NE, USA
Role and Responsibilities The Med Aid/CNA will help surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, intravenous lines, and completing documentation. The Med Aid/CNA will be responsible for supervising the surgeon's team of surgical assistants. The Med Aid/CNA is also responsible for maintaining and preparing for patient schedule. Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites. Discusses with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure including operative consent, methods of operative exposure, diagnostic and laboratory data, and patient-advanced directives and other needs. Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures. Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment. Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures. Obtains and inspects sterile or nonsterile surgical equipment,...
