Certified First Assistant (CFA)

United Aesthetics Alliance • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery, known for enhancing beauty in Atlanta for over 30 years, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified First Assistant on a full-time basis. Our Board Certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Bauer, Dr. Fardo, and Dr. Catignani, are committed to providing patients with natural, enhanced appearances, prioritizing both safety and results in our JCAHO-accredited facility. We foster a collaborative team environment with a strong emphasis on patient experience, results, and safety. Swan has partnered with United Aesthetics Alliance (UAA), a growing private equity-backed platform dedicated to empowering medical professionals and staff at leading plastic surgery practices and med spas nationwide. UAA believes in fostering confidence and purpose through exceptional partnerships, innovative services, and a culture of excellence. The Certified First Assistant will work alongside our surgeons and must possess solid suturing skills.

Requirements

• At least one year of plastic surgery experience
• Must have strong suturing skills
• Must have a positive and outgoing attitude
• Must be able to multitask
• Must have excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field while following proper aseptic technique
• Placing equipment and supplies in operating room and arranging instruments according to instructions
• Assisting team members to place and position patient on table
• Scrubbing hands and donning gown and gloves
• Aiding team to don gowns and gloves
• Maintaining supply of fluids for use during operation
• Anticipating surgeon's needs, handing instruments and supplies to surgeon, holding retractors, suturing, cutting sutures, and performing other tasks as directed by the surgeon during operation
• Putting dressings on patient following surgery
• Counting sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation
• Washing and sterilizing equipment, using germicides and sterilizers
• Cleaning operating room
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• PTO
• exclusive injectable, spa, and surgical benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed