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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Job Summary:**
Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.
**Job Responsibilities and Requirements:**
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
+ Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
+ Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
+ Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
+ Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in ...
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Job Summary:**
Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.
**Job Responsibilities and Requirements:**
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
+ Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
+ Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
+ Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
+ Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in ...
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