Surgical Technician/First Assistant

The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery has been helping Atlanta cosmetic surgery patients look beautiful and feel amazing since 1993. The board-certified plastic surgeons and staff at The Swan Center are committed to helping patients and strive to provide a positive patient experience, from the very first consult up to the final follow-up.

By focusing solely on cosmetic medicine, we’re able to concentrate on providing top-notch care and beautiful aesthetic results. This dedication to high-quality care has allowed The Swan Center to treat thousands of happy clients. Because of them, we are able to be incredibly proud of our reputation for stellar service and phenomenal patient care.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Surgical Technician/First Assistant on a full-time basis. The Surgical Technician/First Assistant will work alongside our surgeons and must have solid suturing skills. 

 

We offer competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and exclusive injectable, spa, and surgical benefits.

 

Position 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

 

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