Surgical Assistant for Plastic Surgeon

Puyana Plastic Surgery PLLC; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Directly with board-certified surgeon

Modern accredited surgical center

Opportunities for long-term growth

Zusammenfassung

Puyana Plastic Surgery PLLC seeks an experienced Surgical Assistant to join our growing team. You will provide intraoperative support, manage instruments, maintain sterile technique, and help ensure safe, efficient outcomes during aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plastic surgery, strong sterile technique, keen attention to detail, and excellent communication. This role requires reliability, punctuality, and teamwork in a fast-paced, modern surgical

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Surgical Assistant in Plastic Surgery.
• Extensive experience assisting cosmetic and aesthetic surgical procedures.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and operating room protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Aufgaben

• Assist the surgeon during aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout the procedure.
• Handle surgical instruments, sutures, and equipment efficiently and safely.
• Assist with tissue retraction, exposure, suctioning, hemostasis, dressing application, and wound closure as permitted.
• Maintain sterile technique at all times.
• Participate in patient positioning, preparation, and surgical setup.
• Assist with turnover and preparation between cases.
• Ensure surgical instruments, implants, and supplies are available and properly organized.
• Assist with maintaining operating room efficiency and workflow.
• Follow infection control, safety, and accreditation standards.
• Work collaboratively with the surgeon, anesthesia providers, nurses, and OR staff.
• Participate in inventory management and supply monitoring as needed.

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Puyana Plastic Surgery is a premier aesthetic plastic surgery practice seeking an experienced Surgical Assistant to join our growing surgical team. We are looking for a highly skilled professional with extensive plastic surgery experience who can provide exceptional intraoperative support while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, efficiency, and professionalism. This position requires a strong understanding of aesthetic plastic surgery procedures, surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and operating room workflow.

Position Summary

The Surgical Assistant works directly alongside the surgeon during aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, helping ensure safe, efficient, and successful surgical outcomes. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and experienced in a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures.

Responsibilities:

Surgical Assistance

• Assist the surgeon during aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout the procedure.
• Handle surgical instruments, sutures, and equipment efficiently and safely.
• Assist with tissue retraction, exposure, suctioning, hemostasis, dressing application, and wound closure as permitted by training and regulations.
• Maintain sterile technique at all times.
• Participate in patient positioning, preparation, and surgical setup.
• Assist with turnover and preparation between cases.

Operating Room Support

• Ensure surgical instruments, implants, and supplies are available and properly organized.
• Assist with maintaining operating room efficiency and workflow.
• Follow all infection control, safety, and accreditation standards.
• Work collaboratively with the surgeon, anesthesia providers, nurses, and operating room staff.
• Participate in inventory management and supply monitoring as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Surgical Assistant in Plastic Surgery.
• Extensive experience assisting cosmetic and aesthetic surgical procedures.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and operating room protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Preferred

• Experience in office-based surgical centers.
• Experience with breast surgery, body contouring, liposuction, facial aesthetic surgery, and reconstructive procedures.
• Current surgical assisting certification where applicable.

Trial Period Requirement

To ensure a successful long-term fit for both the candidate and our practice, all applicants must be willing to complete a paid per diem trial period before being considered for a permanent position. This trial period allows both parties to evaluate clinical skills, operating room workflow, professionalism, communication style, and overall team compatibility.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work directly alongside a board-certified plastic surgeon.
• Modern accredited office-based surgical center.
• Professional and collaborative work environment.Opportunity for long-term growth with a rapidly expanding plastic surgery practice.

About Puyana Plastic Surgery

At Puyana Plastic Surgery, we are committed to excellence in patient care, surgical outcomes, and the overall patient experience. We are seeking individuals who share our passion for precision, professionalism, teamwork, and exceptional results.