Surgical Assistants   29-9093

Health Science

Description

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.

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Occupation Details

Location

Minnesota

Education Requirements

Postsecondary nondegree award

Growth Opportunity

6.80% growth rate
80 annual job openings

Wage Range

$40/hour 30.39 39.56 50th percentile 62.78

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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