Surgical Assistants in Minnesota
Surgical assistants support surgeons during operations by handling instruments, managing the surgical site, and assisting with specific tasks like making incisions, removing tissue, and closing wounds. They work in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities, working under the direct supervision of surgeons throughout procedures. In Minnesota the median pay is $75,950 a year, 14% above the national median of $66,800.
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Who is hiring in Minnesota
Openings in Minnesota and remote
- Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) - Surgical Care · Veterans Health Administration · Minneapolis, Minnesota · $53931–$70110
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Surgical Assistants.
Licenses and training in Minnesota
Surgical Assistants pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 29-9093.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Minnesota, annual.