Surgical Assistant

Surgical assistants and technologists help with surgical operations. To prevent infections or other complications, surgical assistants and technologists must relay any issues that arise during surgery to the other members of the healthcare team.

Average Salary

$63K

Education Required

Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree

Patient Interaction

High

Blood Interaction

High

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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Certified Nurse Aide (CNAs) provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. They may clean and bathe patients, transfer patients between beds and wheelchairs, measure vital signs, and serve meals.

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Salary

$43K

Education Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Association (AHHA)
(907) 646-1444

1007 W. 3rd Ave, Suite 301
Anchorage, AK 99501​

426 Main St
Juneau, AK 99801

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