Surgical Assistant Jobs

Surgical assistant jobs are responsible for supporting the efforts of a surgical team while they provide treatment to their patients. Typically working 40 hour work weeks, an individual with a surgical assistant job will aid in moving patients to the necessary locations, determine equipment needed for procedures, and select and apply wound dressings. Some surgical assistants may also inform the patient about the surgery before or after the procedure and provide support for family and friends throughout the process.

Educationally, individuals with surgical assistant jobs must have satisfied requirements for a bachelor's degree and received certification before employment. Accredited medical education institutions can be found locally.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a projected increase in employment over the course of the 2008 to 2018 decade. This rate of employment is expected to be faster than the national average for all occupations. The demand for surgical assistants will develop from the broadening of health care services, technological developments, and the rising elderly population that will require more medical care. These factors will create a favorable job market for qualified professionals.

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Newest Surgical assistant Jobs

Date Title Company Location Type
05-21-2012 Physician Assistant (Part time)-Surgery - Hillcrest Hospital Job Cleveland Clinic Mayfield Heights, OH Full-Time
... Hours: 3p -11:30 PM Job Details: - Masters Degree Required - Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) Surgical Physician Assistant Part Time - 40 hrs ...
05-21-2012 Physician Assistant - Surgery - Fairview Job Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Full-Time
... Masters Degree Required Cleveland Clinic is currently seeking a qualified Physician Assistant for a Part-time Surgical Position at Fairview Hospital. ...
05-21-2012 Physician Assistant - General Surgery Job Cleveland Clinic Lakewood, OH Full-Time
... ASSISTANT HOSPITAL MIDLEVEL PROVIDER Reference Title HR Use Only: Physician Assistant - General Surgery Hospital: Lakewood Hospital ...
05-21-2012 PRN Physician Extender-Piedmont Physicians Group, Camp Creek Atlanta GA Job Piedmont Healthcare Atlanta, GA Full-Time
... to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and ... or a Bachelor's degree; graduate of certified Physician's Assistant program. ...
05-21-2012 ANESTHESIOLOGY ASSISTANT Job Cleveland Clinic Weston, FL Full-Time
... anesthesia to patients rendering them insensitive to pain during surgery. ... 2. Completion of an anesthesiologist assistant training program that has ...
05-21-2012 Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room Job Cleveland Clinic Weston, FL Full-Time
... MANAGER SPECIALIST Reference Title HR Use Only: Assistant Nurse Manager ... Registered Nurse within the Department of Surgical Services is ...
05-21-2012 Physician Assistant/Nurse Practioners Holy Rosary Healthcare Miles City, MT Full-Time
... Demonstrates technical competencies in performing medical and/or surgical procedures within the scope of practice, training ... Physician Assistant: ...
05-21-2012 Heart Failure Resource Center - Staff Nurse (Part Time) Job Piedmont Healthcare Atlanta, GA Full-Time
... care after discharge, as well as assisting with breastfeeding ... with various cardiovascular disease processes and cardiovascular surgical procedures ...
05-21-2012 RNFA - Dentistry - Main Campus Job Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Full-Time
... Details: Summary: Assists in the provision of surgical nursing care ... May monitor progress of hospitalized patient, assisting with discharge planning. ...
05-21-2012 Open Heart - Staff Nurse (Full Time) Job Piedmont Healthcare Atlanta, GA Full-Time
... care after discharge, as well as assisting with breastfeeding ... with various cardiovascular disease processes and cardiovascular surgical procedures ...