Surgical Assistant

Mia Aesthetics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Mia Aesthetics is seeking a Surgical Assistant to support sterile procedures and assist surgeons in plastic surgery operations. The role involves preparing the operating room, passing instruments, maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of OR experience, Surgical Assistant Certification, and ACLS/BLS certifications; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1-2 years operating room experience required.
• Surgical Assistant Certification required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to lift 10-20 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables, instruments and supplies for plastic surgery operations.
• Assist 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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Operating room experience

Strong hand-eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Assistant Certification

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job 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