Surgical Assistant

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled Surgical First Assistant to work directly alongside Dr. Landon Pryor in cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures.

The ideal candidate must possess exceptional suturing skills, the ability to independently prepare and organize surgical setups, anticipate the surgeon's needs, and remain calm, focused, and efficient in a fast-paced, high-pressure operating room environment.

Essential ResponsibilitiesSurgical Assistance

• Demonstrate advanced suturing skills, including layered wound closure, deep dermal sutures, running subcuticular closures, and precise cosmetic skin approximation.
• Assist with tissue handling, retraction, exposure, and hemostasis.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout each procedure.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and surgical precision.
• Work efficiently during complex and lengthy surgical procedures.

Surgical Setup and Preparation

• Independently organize and prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies according to surgeon preference cards and facility protocols.
• Demonstrate proficiency in setting up for facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast, and body contouring procedures.
• Verify that required instruments, sutures, implants, grafts, and specialty equipment are available and functioning before surgery.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment or instrumentation concerns.
• Collaborate with the circulating nurse and surgical team to maintain efficient room turnover and surgical readiness.

High-Pressure Environment and Critical Thinking

• Must demonstrate the ability to remain calm, composed, and effective in high-pressure surgical situations.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected intraoperative changes.
• Prioritize patient safety while maintaining surgical efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Adapt to changes in surgical plans, instrumentation, and procedural needs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally during stressful situations.
• Accept direction and constructive feedback while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a Surgical First Assistant.
• Proven proficiency in surgical suturing and wound closure.
• Ability to independently prepare and organize surgical setups.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in high-pressure operating room environments.
• Strong understanding of plastic surgery instrumentation and surgical anatomy.
• Ability to anticipate the surgeon's needs without constant prompting.
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Appropriate professional credentials and eligibility for Florida facility privileges.

Preferred Experience

Experience assisting with facelifts, neck lifts, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast procedures, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and fat grafting.

Professional Expectations

We are seeking a dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of surgical readiness, works well under pressure, and contributes to a highly efficient surgical team.

This is a hands-on surgical position requiring advanced suturing ability, independent surgical setup skills, strong critical thinking, and the ability to perform confidently in demanding surgical environments.

All clinical activities must be performed within the individual's authorized scope of practice and approved facility privileges.