Certified First Assistant 246ZC0007X
Certified First Assistant: Is someone that has earned the status of CFA and can perform the role and duties of a surgical assistant. They are trained medical professionals. Some of their duties include prepping patients for surgery, assist the surgeon, help control blood flow and close wounds.
Taxonomy Code: 246ZC0007X
Technologists, Technicians and Other Technical Service Providers | Specialist/Technologist, Health Information | Certified First Assistant
Technologists, Technicians and Other Technical Service Providers: There are numerous different types of Health Technologists and technicians within the industry, including both the physical and mental health fields. Some of the areas covered are mental health, emergency medical technician and occupational health. A behavioral technician oversees issues about documents and patient records in a mental health facility, whereas a lab technician works primarily with lab equipment.
Specialist/Technologist, Health Information: Is responsible for handling the comprehensive management of medical health information across computers and the secure exchange between different consumers, providers, insurers and quality entities. Health Information Specialists help to improve health care quality, reduce medical errors and lower health care costs. As well, they assist in increasing the administration efficiency, decreasing paperwork and increase the availability of health care.