Advance Your Career

Surgical assistants have exceptional opportunities for career advancement with JSA. JSA has continuing education programs to help surgical assistants learn new procedures and further advance as practitioners. In addition, surgical assistants have the chance to receive management and leadership training that helps them expand their abilities beyond the operating room.

Create Positive Change in Healthcare

The role of the surgical assistant is a vital part of the healthcare system, and JSA believes that surgical assistants can help hospitals overcome challenges facing the industry. JSA wants surgical assistants to be leaders in the OR, helping hospitals improve OR productivity and achieve better patient outcomes.

Become a Leader

JSA also offers a clearly-defined career path, with opportunities for advancement within the organization. JSA is looking for surgical assistants with leadership abilities that want to help their team members grow. JSA surgical assistants who become regional directors or site managers have the opportunity to serve as mentors for their co-workers. These managers help their co-workers improve their skills in a real-world setting, while also providing guidance on developing strong relationships with the other members of the surgical team.