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2. Surgical technologist - Wikipedia

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   A surgical technologist, also called a scrub, scrub tech, surgical technician, or operating department practitioner or operating room technician, is an allied health professional working as a part of the team delivering surgical care. Surgical technologists are members of the surgical team. [1] The members of the team include the surgeon ...

3. What is a Surgical Technologist? - WebMD

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   The surgical technologist acts as an extra set of hands for the surgeon and first assistants. They hand out sterile instruments and supplies. Depending on the operation, they might prepare robotic ...

4. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   e. Unlicensed assistive personnel ( UAP) are paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical ...

5. Allied health professions - Wikipedia

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   Allied health professions (AHPs) are a group of health care professions that provide a range of diagnostic, technical, therapeutic, and support services in connection with health care, and which are distinct from the fields of dentistry, optometry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy . In providing care as an AHP, their work may support non-AHP ...

6. Surgical Technologist (Surgical Technician) Salary Overview

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   As the number of surgeries increase, job growth for Surgical Technologists (Surgical Technicians) is forecast to grow 25% through 2018. Surgical Technology can be a rewarding occupational choice ...

7. Surgical Care Affiliates - Wikipedia

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   Surgical Care Affiliates was founded in 1982 by Joel Gordon in Nashville, Tennessee. Gordon had previously founded General Care Corp (NYSE: GCE) in 1969, a hospital company that was sold to Hospital Corporation of America (“HCA”) in 1980. [6]