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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Primary Industry | |
Indiana Average Salary | $41,040.00 |
Average Time to Fill | 38 days |
Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
Current Openings | |
2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 78 |
2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 1.86 % |
10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 377 |
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 5.99 % |
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Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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Occupational Health and Safety | ||||
Electrocardiogram (EKG / ECG) | ||||
Test Equipment | ||||
Surgery | ||||
Splint Application | ||||
Chemistry |