We surveyed 95 surgical assistants to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical surgical assistant. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a surgical assistant?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a surgical assistant typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a surgical assistant?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a surgical assistant. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for surgical assistants.
Do surgical assistants work full-time or part-time?
70% of surgical assistants work in full-time roles while 30% work part-time.