Surgical Assistant, LSA
About The Position
MPOWERHealth is seeking a Surgical Assistant to provide surgical first-assist services in an operating-room-only role. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. The role partners with surgeons and operating-room teams to support patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Relocation assistance is available. The position requires at least two years of surgical assisting experience, hands-on experience in several surgical specialties, and graduation from an accredited PA, NP, or CSFA program. The successful candidate must be able to acquire a Minnesota state license and perform the role’s physical duties with or without accommodation.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
- Hands-on experience assisting in orthopedic, spine, general, gynecologic (GYN), and robotic procedures.
- Strong technical skills in the operating room.
- Graduate of an accredited PA, NP, or CSFA program.
- Ability to acquire a Minnesota state license.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
- Customer-service mindset.
- Confidence working independently and autonomously.
- Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation, including lifting, sitting, standing, or squatting; constant seeing, hearing, and speaking; and frequent lifting of 20+ pounds, bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling.
Nice To Haves
- Spine experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary surgical first assist and provide hands-on support throughout procedures.
- Confirm cases, meet patients, explain procedures, gather documentation, and coordinate with operating-room staff before surgery.
- Support patient positioning, maintain a sterile field, anticipate the surgeon’s needs, and coordinate with the surgical team during procedures.
- Assist with patient transfer, provide thorough PACU handoffs, and complete documentation after procedures.
- Contribute to clinical and operational initiatives, including education, training, and process improvement.
- Learn new surgical specialties and expand clinical skills.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Wellness program with health insurance incentives
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
