NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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Platinum Surgical Assistants |
Organization |
3470 Olney Laytonsville Rd Suite 182 Olney, MD |
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
Taxonomy Code | 246ZS0410X |
Specialization | Surgical Technologist |
Display Name | Surgical Technologist |
Taxonomy Group | Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers |
Taxonomy Classification | Specialist/Technologist, Other |
Definition | Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |