The First Assistant functions under the supervision of a physician and performs delegated functions such as planning, preparing, and setting up for cases and managing supplies and equipment.
The work that is performed is done under the established policies and procedures of the institution and according to the experience and scope of educational requirements of the individual and applicable legal guidelines.
The First Assistant will be expected to anticipate the needs of the patient and physician and make decisions within the scope of their practice.
The First Assistant responsibilities pertain to the clinical responsibilities required for direct preoperative and postoperative patient care.