Surgical Assistant

Description

At Mia Aesthetics, we are not just leading the way in plastic surgery—we'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 150,000 satisfied patients, we're on a mission to make beauty accessible to all.

Mia Aesthetics provides on-the-job training, professional development opportunities, opportunities for advancement, benefit offerings, and more.

Be a part of a team transforming lives and supporting dreams every day!

Requirements

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. 

• Sets up tables, instruments and supplies for plastic surgery operations 
• Assists in preparation and draping of patient and operative areas 
• Prepares and passes instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies needed in the operative procedure and maintains a correct count of the same 
• Assists in maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis 
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments and supplies 
• Cleans and stocks storage room as required 
• Assists with table equipment, positioning patients, application of plaster dressings 
• Prepares and maintains the sterile field for the surgical procedure 
• Assists in discharging patients from the Operating Room Suite 
• Follows established HIPPA policies and procedures at all times 
• Assumes 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 

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