Surgical First Assistant (PRN)

Mosca Plastic Surgery•Delray Beach, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Mosca Plastic Surgery, a partner of the Inspire Aesthetics Group, is seeking a Surgical First Assistant (PRN) to provide advanced intraoperative support to the plastic surgeon and surgical team. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality care throughout cosmetic surgical procedures, assisting in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases to optimize outcomes and maintain patient safety and sterile technique. The position involves working with a renowned surgeon known for customized procedures and a global patient base.

Requirements

CSFA certification
Operating room experience, preferably in plastic, cosmetic, or ambulatory surgery.
Experience specifically in ambulatory cosmetic/plastic surgery settings.
Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, hemostasis, and tissue handling.
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to anticipate surgeon needs.
Familiarity with body contouring, breast aesthetics, and facial cosmetic surgery instruments and techniques.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to maintain composure in fast-paced surgical environments
Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and quality outcomes
Proficient in perioperative workflow and surgical protocols

Responsibilities

Review surgical schedule, patient records, and procedure plans prior to cases; ensure understanding of surgeon preferences and patient needs.
Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, sterile draping, and verifying implants/devices as required.
Prepare and confirm the availability, functionality, and sterility of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Participate in surgical time-outs and pre-op safety checks.
Serve as the first assistant to the surgeon during elective cosmetic procedures including body contouring, breast procedures, facial aesthetic surgery, and other plastic surgery cases.
Provide exposure and visualization of the operative field through retraction, suctioning, irrigation, and tissue handling.
Assist with hemostasis using cautery, ligation, clamping, and other techniques.
Assist with dissection, suturing, closure of incision layers, and application of dressings as directed by the surgeon.
Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain efficient surgical workflow.
Ensures sterility of supplies, instruments, and equipment while in the operating room.
Assists surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
Assists in gathering necessary surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Transports all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment to appropriate cleaning areas.
Assists in sterilization and cleaning of instrument sets.
Assist with the application of dressings, compression garments, and wound care as appropriate.
Ensure accurate counts of instruments, sponges, and needles at case completion.
Assist with patient transfer to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and provide handoff communication.
Support post-operative documentation and debriefs.
Collaborate effectively with surgeons, CRNAs, circulating nurses, and surgical technologists to ensure smooth operations.
Assist with maintaining, organizing, and restocking surgical instruments and supplies.
Support quality improvement, safety protocols, and compliance with accreditation standards.