Certified First Assistant (CFA)

About the Swan Center for Plastic Surgery

Swan has been known for making Atlanta more beautiful for over 30 years. Our Board certified Atlanta plastic surgeons, Dr. Bauer, Dr. Fardo, and Dr. Catignani, have extensive training and aesthetic sensibility. They help their Atlanta cosmetic surgery patients achieve a natural, yet enhanced appearance. Since safety is as important as results, our operating facility is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Swan has a strong team who enjoy working together collaboratively and a true emphasis is placed on the patient experience, results, and safety. Swan has partnered with United Aesthetics Alliance (UAA), a growing private equity-backed plastic surgery and med spa platform with practices across the country. 

At United Aesthetics Alliance (UAA), we are dedicated to empowering our medical professionals and staff at leading plastic surgery practices and med spas nationwide. We believe that when people feel confident in their own skin, they’re free to live with purpose. As a growing medical aesthetics company, we are building a best-in-class portfolio through exceptional partnerships, innovative services, and a culture rooted in excellence. UAA is a rapidly growing company acquiring plastic surgery and med spa practices across the country. Backed by private equity firm, Varsity Healthcare Partners, UAA is poised for successful positioning in the aesthetics market.
 
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified First Assistant on a full-time basis. The Certified 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