Oklahoma
Surgical Assistants 29-9093
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promising occupation
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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Location
Education Requirements
Postsecondary nondegree award
Growth Opportunity
11.70% growth rate
200 annual job openings
Wage Range
$17/hour
14.35
16.97
50th percentile
24.67
Required Work Experience
None
On-The-Job Training
None
(no occupation-specific training required)
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