Surgical Assistant

Surgical Assistant

At Mia Aesthetics, we are not just leading the way in plastic surgerywe're redefining it. Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone has access to the highest quality plastic surgery without the premium price tag. With an elite team of plastic surgeons across the U.S. and a family of over 80,000 satisfied patients, we're on a mission to make beauty accessible to all.

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The Surgical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the care and preparation of surgical patients. Functions as a member of the sterile team in donning gowns and gloves, creating and maintaining a sterile field, and issuing instruments to surgeons.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting up tables, instruments and supplies for plastic surgery operations
• Assisting in preparation and draping of patient and operative areas
• Preparing and passing instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies needed in the operative procedure and maintaining a correct count of the same
• Assisting in maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis
• Decontaminating all equipment, instruments and supplies
• Cleaning and stocking storage room as required
• Assisting with table equipment, positioning patients, application of plaster dressings
• Preparing and maintaining the sterile field for the surgical procedure
• Assisting in discharging patients from the Operating Room Suite
• Following established HIPPA policies and procedures at all times
• Assuming accountability and responsibility for attendance and timely completion of mandatory training programs, unit specific requirements (i.e. BLS, ACLS, Surgical Assistant Certification) and unit meetings.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an Operating Room setting required
• Surgical Assistant Certification required
• Holds and maintains an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching and bending
• Must be able to lift up to 10-20 pounds at times
• Good motor coordination required for rapid and accurate movements of the body and hand in response to visual and audio stimuli in the Operating Room