Surgical Assistants
Code: 29-9093.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Certified Surgical Technician (Certified Surgical Tech)
CRNFA (Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant)
CSA (Certified Surgical Assistant)
CSFA (Certified Surgical First Assistant)
GI Technician (Gastrointestinal Technician)
RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
Scrub Technician (Scrub Tech)
Surgical First Assistant
Surgical Scrub Technician (Surgical Scrub Tech)
Surgical Technician (Surgical Tech)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Maintain an unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment.
- Pass instruments or supplies to surgeon during procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Surgical Assistants
Salaries for a Surgical Assistants vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Surgical Assistants in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Surgical Assistants include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Surgical Assistants is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Surgical Assistants
Search AllCertified Surgical Technologist First Assist / OB / Full Time
Wood County Hospital
east midlands
Permanent
Certified Surgical Technologist — OR Care & Support
MUSC
magliano in toscana
Permanent
Certified Surgical Tech II - Maryview Medical Center
Bon Secours Mercy Health
cornholme
Permanent
Surgical First Assistant
Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly
lancaster
Permanent
Surgical First Assistant
Tridenthealth
lancashire
Permanent
Surgical First Assistant
Circle Health Group
lancaster
Permanent
Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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