Plastic Surgery OR Assistant

Plastic Surgery OR Assistant
An exceptional opportunity for a Surgical Technician, First Assistant, or Registered Nurse to join the office of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Gene Sloan in Little Rock, AR. This is a 100% cosmetic surgery practice – breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction; abdominoplasty; rhinoplasty; blepharoplasty; facelift. Primarily assist in surgery 2-3 days a week and work in clinic an additional 1-2 days a week if full time position desired. All surgery is performed in an Accredited Facility. Competitive compensation. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance, bonus plan, and continuing education. No call. No weekends.

Who is Eligible:

• Surgical Technician
• First Assistant
• Registered Nurse

OR Responsibilities Include:

• Function as a personal Surgical Assistant to Plastic Surgeon in OR 2-3 days a week.
• The ability to suture meticulously or quickly learn to do so is an absolute must.
• Perform duties such as handling of instruments, holding retractors, cutting sutures, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Perform all work following accepted standards of sanitation, safety, and proper handling techniques, including sterilization and high level disinfection procedures.
• Help manage implant inventory to ensure correct breast implants, facial implants, mesh, and garments are available for patients.
• Plan for and help prepare necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures. Develop knowledge and technical skills in their care and use.
• Assist with positioning and draping the patient for the proper procedure. Help other team members with room cleaning and turnover.
• Ensure that proper medical clearance for surgery is obtained.
• Develop and support effective communication with patients, medical staff, and surgery center personnel.

If Clinic Days Are Desired, Clinic Responsibilities Will Include:

• Accompany physician while seeing patients. Complete chart entries (EMR) for physician exams.
• Post-op dressing care. Suture and drain removal.
• Answer calls from patients who have pre-op and post-op questions.
• Send Prescriptions via E- Prescribe.
• Take “Before & After” photos of patients.
• Draw lab and perform EKG.
• Act with integrity and confidentiality when dealing with patient and/or clinical information.

Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician and/or training program.
• Licensure in the state of Arkansas as an RN.
• Medical office experience is desirable for clinic applicants.
• Proficient computer skills – MS Office, EMR.
• Suturing experience is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience in a surgical or clinical environment preferred.
• Meticulous attention to cleanliness and sterility.

Personal Qualities

• Dependability and availability are an absolute must.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols.
• Ability to stay focused during long procedures.
• Ability to anticipate during procedures.
• Highly organized.
• Team player.
• Neat, professional appearance. Adherence to OR personal hygiene standards.
• Good communicator.
• Customer service oriented.

Cover Letter:

A cover letter is required for application. Failure to provide a cover letter will disqualify applicant from consideration. Indicate whether you are interested in OR only or both OR and Clinic.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 37 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• OR and/or Medical Clinic : 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Surgical Technologist, LPN, or RN license? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Little Rock, AR 72227 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35