Health Sciences

Surgical Assistants

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

Occupation Details

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Wage

/hour Average
/year Median

Wage Range

/year Entry
/year Experienced

Growth Opportunity

20 Annual Openings
8% change total jobs from 2020-2030

Education Typically Needed

Postsecondary nondegree award

Work Experience Typically Needed

None

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