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
County Information
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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