Want to be a Surgical Assistant? Heres how
Have you ever wondered how to be a surgical assistant in Australia? Well, its actually quite easy. The main requirements for you to be a surgical assistant are: Full AHPRA registration (Unfortunately Interns don't count until the year is finished) Medical Indemnity....
How to find your RACS ID
Your RACS ID is your ticket to registering with OpAlert. Without your RACS ID, you may not be able to join OpAlert. OpAlert is designed only for Surgeons, Anaesthetists and accredited Assistants. We take privacy and personal details very seriously, and each...
How much money can a Surgical Assistant Make?
The big question when choosing your future career after finishing your medical school and intern year, is what do you want to do? Do you want to specialise in becoming a general practitioner, surgeon, physician, emergency doctor, pathologist and so on. The list in...
Personal Assistants and Secretarys
In private practice, a busy surgeon will normally have their Personal Assistant or Secretary organise their lists. This includes organising equipment, ensuring the patient has adequate private health insurance, and then organising the team that will attend the case or...
How to find a good surgical assistant
As a busy surgeon or procedurals, finding a surgical assistant and anaesthetist can be troublesome at the best of times. With your own time spent or the time of your busy Personal Assistant or Secretary, it has shown to be one of the most frustrating tasks in private...
Finding work as an anaesthetists in Australia
Being an anaesthetist is an extremely rewarding profession that opens many doors. In Australia, Anaesthetists have the option to work in either the public or private sector, or both. If you find that you have time on your hands and want an additional source of income,...
Surgical Assisting for First Timers
Surgical Assisting presents a great opportunity for those that are passionate about the field of surgery. There are Surgical Assistants enjoying a flexible lifestyle throughout Australia in major capital cities and regionally. Whether you are looking to gain extra...