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syed haseeb

Updated 3 days ago

Is it really hard to land a job as Surgical Assistant if you don't have a PA or RN degree? - 11 Replies

Privilages to round, prescribe meds under the physician you work under and get payments from medicare and medicaid as they do so. this way we will...

pbsikarenl

Updated 5 days ago

Surgical Assistant Billing - 7 Replies

I have tons of experience with RNFA's, CST, ect. If you have any questions, I'd love to help you. I'm an experienced 20 year old company that bills...

linda miller,cst,rn,cnor,rnfa,cfa

Updated 12 days ago

some questions about becoming a CSA - 5 Replies

[QUOTE who="Mel in Goose Creek, South Carolina"]I am a CST looking into training to become a CFA or CSA and had a few questions for those of you who...

Justin Time

Updated 13 days ago

What are typical surgical assistant salaries? - 165 Replies

[QUOTE who="ericgrif5 in Aurora, Colorado"]Oh, is that for EVERYTHING??? Thanks again![/QUOTE] Ya thats everything. Ask for a financial...

ericgrif5 in Aurora, Colorado

Updated 13 days ago

Are surgical assistant job opportunities growing or declining? - 2 Replies

Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most surgical...

RNFA in Wayne, New Jersey

Updated 17 days ago

Surgical Assisting in San Diego, Ca - 23 Replies

I am a Certified Surgical Assistant in Colorado looking to relocate in California, does surgical assisting even exist in Calli? Who does that job...

George in Camden, North Carolina

Updated 22 days ago

SA Job Opening - 6 Replies

S.A. job opening in Bethesda, MD. Beautiful facility. State-of-the-art equipment. Great benefits. Great wages. Awesome staff.....cases done are...

poper in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Updated 1 month ago

Surgical Assistant Pay - 4 Replies

Anyone know what SA pay is in different parts of the country? I am trying to find out what the differnet pay is by state. I am involved with...

Tynetta in Elkhart, Indiana

Updated 1 month ago

Traveling Jobs? - 8 Replies

Does anyone know if theres any traveling services for surgical assistants.

Tommy Littlefoot in Richmond, Virginia

Updated 1 month ago

I need Help I am looking for a surgical sponsor and hospital to do my Clinicals!!! - 2 Replies

I am currently working as a CST have been for 5 years I have a surgical sponsor at my hospital but the hospital is deniing all students!! I have...

nicki in Pompano Beach, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

Salaries as surgical assistants in new york - 2 Replies

I have a medical background, can I start studying as surgical assistant? how long does it take? what is the average salary annually?

Jiji in Thrissur, India

Surgical Assistant willing to relocate

Cardiovascular Surgical Experience of 7 years, willing to relocate asap

Mia Talau in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 1 month ago

surgical assistant - 3 Replies

Looking for a surgical assistant job in illinois. I am certified surgical assistant from ABSA

Mia Talau in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 1 month ago

who took the ABSA exam in July or August ? - 2 Replies

I want to know more about exam

vilomendez in Houston, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

Looking for a Surgical Assistant Job in Texas - 3 Replies

Looking for a Surgical Assistant job in Texas. Certified Surgical Assistant with 7 1/2 years of medical experience in the Navy, Two plus years as a...

colby griffin in Rockwall, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

Looking for a job asfirst surgical assistant. - 29 Replies

I am a foreign medical graduate (MD) with 4 yrs of experience . currrently certified as first surgical assistant with current CPR. Looking for job....

Sergio in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Updated 2 months ago

I really could use some answers/help to my questions about becoming a Surgical assistant.. Thanks - 52 Replies

Ok... So first off i'd like to thank all and everyone who helps me figure out what I need to accomplish to become a surgical assistant. First off,...

Sergio in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Updated 2 months ago

Which states employ Surgical Assistants? - 13 Replies

I am getting ready to start an SA program in Virginia. I have heard that some states dont employs SA's and I was curious about which states did.

T in Elkhart, Indiana

Updated 3 months ago

Absa exam - 3 Replies

I'm taking the absa exam & it would be helpful if anyone has taken it to give me heads up on what to expect thanks

moki in Mansfield, Texas

Updated 3 months ago

Getting a surgical assistant job. - 29 Replies

How did you get your start doing surgical assistant work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a...

moki in Mansfield, Texas

Updated 3 months ago

Anyone know of any Surgical Assistant Jobs? - 111 Replies

I am looking for a Job as a surgical assistant outside of Virginia, anyone know of any? I am certified with 10 years of experience. I am open to...

moki in Mansfield, Texas

Updated 3 months ago

Starting a group vs. self billing - 3 Replies

I am thinking of starting a group of SA's locally, but was curious of how others think about working as a group vs. staying self billing. I know...

stitches4u in Akron, Ohio

surgical assistant jobs in arizona?

I am an assistant who works in ohio right now but wanna re-locate to AZ. if anyone out there could lend me some information i would appreciate it....

Shemuel-Benn Psalms in Tucson, Arizona

Updated 4 months ago

CME's? - 3 Replies

I'm wondering what assistants are using to fulfill their CME obligations? thanks,

davewalters Certified first asst in Springfield, Tennessee

looking for surgical first asst job tn , ky or ohio

looking for a certified first assistant job in tn ky ohio

OR2dox in Scottsdale, Arizona

Updated 4 months ago

Future of profession - 1 Reply

How does CSA compare to the NP/PA SA Is the CSA growing or shrinking in terms of responsibilty/power Are most CSA independent or work in a...

OR2dox in Scottsdale, Arizona

Updated 4 months ago

I think we should have one governing body for first assistants - 3 Replies

To much confusion out there between CSA, CFA, SA-C etc.. employers are confused. They constently ask what the difference is. No doubt the NSAA has...

hall3ae in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Looking for a preceptor to do a clinical rotation

I am currently a second year student at Eastern Virginia Medical School. I am looking for a preceptor in either Richmond, VA and/or Phoenix, AZ...

dove in Baltimore, Maryland

Updated 5 months ago

C-SA examination - 24 Replies

Is any one have some sample questions for C-SA examination? I went to NSAA website but only can find a study guide. I have no idea how to prepare the...

Hector Feliciano in Warminster, Pennsylvania

Updated 5 months ago

can hepatitis b positive to becasue sa? - 2 Replies

Anybody know can hepatitis b positive to becasue sa?

evmsgrad in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Surgical Assistant Pay

Anyone know what SA pay is in different parts of the country? I am trying to find out what the differnet pay is by state. I am involved with...

evihawaii45 in Hawaii

Private SA Group Nationwide

Hey Guys... 1. Is any one know of any private SA group Nationwide that are interesting with adding to their staff an experienced SAs ??? or ...

evihawaii45 in Hawaii

Updated 7 months ago

What are you making a year? And where? (Wanna see where the good jobs are) - 7 Replies

I know this is kind of personal but we are pretty much all anonymous on here anyways, so I would like to know what people are making and where (city...

CSA in West Bloomfield, Michigan

Updated 7 months ago

jobs - 1 Reply

I am starting the sa program and I have 10 years of neuro, open heart, ortho and all gen gyn experience, is there good paying jobs out there

stitches4u in Akron, Ohio

Surigcal Assistant jobs in Arizona?

I am a certified surgical assistant working in ohio & wanting to move to arizona. If anyone could help me out & maybe give me a little bit of...

mia_talau in Atlanta, Georgia

surgical assistant training

How do you get the internship for Surgical assistant? How did you find the hospital to accept you for it ? Is it anybody who can help me with any...

stitches4u in Akron, Ohio

surgical assistant jobs in the country

i am a recent graduate and am now a certified surgical assistant. i work in a hospital in canton ohio but was wondering if anyone knew about any...

Renato in Mesa, Arizona

Starting a Surgical Assiting Career in Phoenix, Arizona

I'm taking the ABSA SA-C exams this month. Looking forward to start a Surgical Assisting career in Phoenix,AZ Is there anyone here who can give me a...

CSA in West Bloomfield, Michigan

Updated 8 months ago

Surgical Assistant Jobs - 1 Reply

Anyone currently seeking employment please feel free to forward your resume to nweiler@valleyforgepress.com . We have many great opportunities across...

OR2DOx in Scottsdale, Arizona

After being certified as a Surgical Assistant, whats the next step?

Seeking solid advice from experienced SA-C practitioner with regards to steps I need to do to land a successful career as SA-C. Do I have to take CPR...

Johnny Nevada in Sarasota, Florida

Job outlook for CSAs

I am considering going to Eastern Virginia Medical School for a graduate certificate in Surgical Assisting. How is the job market? Is it difficult to...

Shemuel-Benn Psalms in Tucson, Arizona

Updated 10 months ago

NPPES taxomomy question - 1 Reply

I wnt on the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System to get a provider number for both my company (PLLC) and my self as an employee, but could...

TEE in Edgewater, Maryland

Updated 10 months ago

What do you enjoy most about your Surgical Assistant career? - 1 Reply

What do you enjoy most about being a Surgical Assistant? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn...

Benn in Tucson, Arizona

Updated 11 months ago

C-SA examination - 2 Replies

Is any one have some sample questions for C-SA examination? I went to NSAA website but they just give a study guide. I have no idea how to prepare...

barbara osei in Woodbridge, Virginia

Updated 11 months ago

information about Surgical Assistant certification exam - 1 Reply

I need to know more about the exam for Surgical assistant certification ABSA. Is anybody who took that exam ?

Shahriar in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Surgical First Assistant job

I am a Foreign Medical Graduate with four years of post graduate training in General Surgery and 3 yeras of experience as a General Surgeon.I am...

Abel Colon in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Updated 13 months ago

Tips for surgical assistant interviews. - 1 Reply

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming surgical assistant interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

Jodi in Winter Haven, Florida

Updated 14 months ago

Anyone know of any Surgical Assistant Jobs in Alabama - 1 Reply

Anyone know of any Surgical Assistant Jobs in alabama been looking for a while and its been real hard to find any around my area.I have 8yrs...

Mike in Camarillo, California

Need Advice on my Upcoming Road to Becoming a Surgical Assistant (Moved from "General" by me..sorry)

First of all this isn't meant to be a double post..I accidently posted this exact same thread in the "General Forum", realizing that it was the wrong...

Dr. P

IMG certified as SA

Do they pay you as SA or SFA?......I'll appreciate the info

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