Surgical Assistant

Talentify; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mia Aesthetics is hiring a Surgical Assistant to join our operating room team. You will support plastic surgery procedures, prepare and maintain the sterile field, and assist surgeons with instruments and patient care.

Applicants should hold Surgical Assistant Certification, ACLS and BLS certifications, and be able to stand for long periods. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. High school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Surgical Assistant Certification is required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications must be current.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care and preparation of surgical patients.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with instrument passing.
• Set up tables, instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Prepare and pass sutures, sponges, and instruments for operations.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with patient positioning and draping.
• Discharge patients from the Operating Room Suite.
• Follow HIPAA policies and required training programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Physical stamina

Motor coordination

Education

Surgical Assistant Certification

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

High School Diploma

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 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