Surgical Assistants:

Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously
Treat medical condition of patient
Position patients for treatment or examination
Attend to patient's personal care
Give medications or immunizations
Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Employ preventative procedures with medical therapy patients or clients
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
Treat dental problems or diseases
Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries
Perform medical surgery
Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments
Perform minor surgery
Assist practitioners in examining, evaluating, or treating patients
Administer intravenous medications
Conduct medical tests
Administer non-intravenous medications
Identify patient's current and past drug history
Administer anesthetics or sedatives
Perform dental hygiene procedures
Conduct invasive medical diagnostic assessments
Perform emergency medical procedures
Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures
Provide in home patient care
Treat chronic diseases or disorders
Apply traction to patients
Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources
Test patient heart functioning
Test patient lung functioning
Administer enemas, irrigations, or douches to patients
Administer first aid
Assist patients in performing breathing exercises
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints
Conduct medical x-rays
Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions
Conduct dental x-rays
Administer rehabilitation interventions
Deliver babies
Implement life support procedures
Massage patient or client
Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures
Develop medical treatment plans
Develop treatment plans
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Feed food to individuals

Prepare surgical supplies or equipment
Sterilize laboratory, medical, or veterinary equipment or instruments
Prepare medical treatment room
Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use
Set-up patient care equipment
Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use
Adjust medical or medical laboratory equipment
Prepare medical sample for laboratory testing or analysis
Set-up medical oxygen equipment
Don/Doff medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Collect specimens from patients
Adjust medical or dental devices or appliances to ensure fit
Prepare sterile solutions, infusions, or intravenous packs
Set-up dental equipment
Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis
Set-up incubators in hospitals
Set-up medical laboratory equipment
Collect blood or tissue samples
Collect biological specimens

Analyze medical or health data
Examine patients
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals
Conduct patient assessments
Interpret medical laboratory test results
Take vital signs
Interpret x-ray images
Analyze patient activity to determine progress
Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients
Perform dental examinations of mouth, teeth, gums, or related facial structures
Examine test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Conduct physical examinations
Calculate medicine dosages
Analyze dental data
Perform medical research
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment
Perform dental research