Surgical Assistant, PA-C

MPOWERHealth • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

MPOWERHealth is seeking a full-time, salaried Surgical Assistant to serve as the primary surgical first assist in an OR-only role. MPOWERHealth partners with hospitals, health systems, and surgeons to provide intraoperative neuromonitoring and surgical first assist services. Relocation assistance is available.

The role provides hands-on support throughout surgical procedures, coordinates with patients and operating room staff before surgery, assists with positioning and sterile-field maintenance during procedures, and supports patient transfer, PACU handoffs, and documentation after surgery. The Surgical Assistant also contributes to education, training, and process-improvement initiatives and is expected to learn new surgical specialties.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
• Hands-on experience assisting in General Ortho and Spine.
• Hold at least one of the following credentials: PA-C (Physician Assistant-Certified) or NP with RNFA (Nurse Practitioner with Registered Nurse First Assistant credentials).
• 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.

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 work in coordination with the surgical team.
• Assist with patient transfer, provide thorough PACU handoffs, and complete documentation after surgery.
• Contribute to clinical and operational initiatives, including education, training, and process improvement.
• Learn new surgical specialties and expand surgical skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple medical plan options.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• Dental and vision coverage for the employee and dependents.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Wellness program with health insurance incentives.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed