Surgical Assisting

STS provides credentialed, insured, and certified surgical assistants to assist local surgeons. As defined by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), “Surgical assistants provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The surgical assistant performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations”. Surgical specialties include: Orthopedics, ENT, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, General, Bariatric, and Vascular surgery. To schedule one of our Surgical Assistants please call our office at 904-662-4703 or email us at surgicalteamservices@gmail.com . A 24 hour notice is required to confirm, although short term notice surgical assistants may be available.