Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Field Administrative Assistant
Hobart, IN · On-site
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
Field Administrative Assistant
Hobart, IN · On-site
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
Field Administrative Assistant
Hobart, IN · On-site
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
Field Administrative Assistant
Hobart, IN · On-site
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
Field Administrative Assistant
Hobart, IN · On-site
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
Field Administrative Assistant
Hobart, IN · On-site
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
The Role We Want You For The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field. * Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients. * Maintain ...
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$22.8K - $29.2K
3% of jobs
$32.2K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$29.2K - $35.6K
46% of jobs
The median wage is $35.7K / yr.
$35.6K - $41.9K
22% of jobs
$44.2K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$41.9K - $48.3K
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What are Field Assistants?
What is the difference between Field Assistant vs Field Technician?
| Aspect | Field Assistant | Field Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; certifications vary by industry | High school diploma; technical certifications often preferred |
| Work Environment | Outdoor and indoor settings, often in remote locations | Outdoor, field sites, and sometimes client locations |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used across agriculture, environmental, and construction sectors | Common in telecommunications, utilities, and technical services |
| Common Search & Comparison Intent | Yes | Yes |
Field Assistants typically perform support tasks under supervision, focusing on data collection and basic fieldwork. Field Technicians usually have technical training and handle more complex equipment or systems. Both roles are essential in field operations, but the Technician role often requires specialized skills and certifications.
What Is a Field Assistant?
A field assistant provides an office with reports and feedback on procedures, products, and operations. Many companies employ you expecting regular updates on the industry, their target consumers, and productivity. Necessary skills for this job are problem-solving, communication, and observation. This career requires experience in report writing and record keeping. If you work as a field assistant in the scientific research industry, you need an associate degree at minimum, but preferably a bachelor's degree in a science-related field. Qualifications include strong observational skills and focus as you prepare data for reports for projects.
What are some common challenges faced by Field Assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Full-time
Posted 17 hours ago
Riverview Health rating
5.9
Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
837th of 995 rated hospitals
Job description
The Certified Surgical Technologist serves as the first scrub in the surgical suite. Surgical Technologists prepare operating rooms, arranges equipment, and ensuring all essential instrumentation and sterile supplies are prepared for surgical procedures.
Job Responsibilities
- Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures through compliance with applicable policies procedures, surgical protocols and principles of asepsis.
- Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
- Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery while maintaining a sterile field.
- Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
- Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instrument counts throughout procedures.
- Remain current and competent in knowledge and skills necessary to meet the responsibility of the position and take initiative to inquire and explore new surgical procedures and subjects relating to the surgical patient and operating room environment.
- Precept new and tenured staff and surgical technology students as requested.
- Function as a superuser of selected medical equipment.
- Serve on call for rotating weekend, holiday and weeknights as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: LPN scrub or Certified Surgical Technologist graduating from an accredited surgical technology program
- Preferred: Associate Degree
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: 3 -5 years of multispecialty OR experience in the scrub role as LPN or CST
- Preferred: 5 plus years of multi-specialty operating room experience in the scrub role as LPN or CST and member of a national nursing or surgical technology organization
License/Certification Requirements
Minimum:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association)
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