Surgical Assistant – OR Support (Plastic Surgery)

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

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.