A surgical first assistant provides aid in exposure, hemostasis and other technical functions to help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. You will work in the operating room of a hospital, surgery center, specialty center, doctor’s office, or labor and delivery. Employment of surgical first assistants is projected to grow 31.2% from 2017-2027 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Recent graduates reported an average salary of $58,872. Career options include:
- Surgical First Assistant
- Clinical Preceptor
- Private Scrub for a Surgeon
- Surgical First Assistant Clinical Instructor or Program Director