Surgical Assistant

Mia Aesthetics - Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Mia Aesthetics in Atlanta is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join our operating room team. You will assist in preparing patients, setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, and supporting surgeons throughout plastic surgery procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a Surgical Assistant Certification with ACLS/BLS, have 1–2 years OR experience, and can stand for long periods. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 1–2 years operating room experience.
• Surgical Assistant Certification required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications held and maintained.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up tables, instruments and supplies for plastic surgery operations.
• Assist in preparation and draping of patient and operative areas.
• Prepare and pass instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies needed in the procedure.
• Maintain correct instrument counts and assist with specimen handling.
• Decontaminate equipment, instruments and supplies after use.
• Stock and organize storage rooms as required.
• Assist with table equipment, patient positioning and plaster dressings.
• Prepare and maintain sterile field for the procedure.
• Assist in discharging patients from the Operating Room Suite.
• Follow HIPAA policies and unit procedures at all times.
• Attend mandatory trainings and unit meetings (e.g., BLS, ACLS, Surgical Assistant cert).

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Assistant Certification

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

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 80,000 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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