Surgical Assistant, LSA

MPOWERHealth•Fairfax, VA

18d

About The Position

MPOWERHealth is hiring a full-time, salaried Surgical First Assist for an OR-only role. The company partners with hospitals, health systems, and surgeons to provide intraoperative neuromonitoring and surgical first-assist services. Relocation assistance is available. The Surgical First Assist provides hands-on support throughout surgical procedures, working closely with surgeons and the operating-room team. Responsibilities span preoperative preparation, intraoperative assistance, postoperative patient transfers and handoffs, and accurate documentation. The role also contributes to clinical and operational initiatives, including education, training, and process improvement, and calls for willingness to learn additional surgical specialties. The position offers health coverage with multiple medical plan options, a company-contribution Health Savings Account, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and a wellness program with health-insurance incentives. MPOWERHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
Hands-on experience assisting in orthopedics, spine, general surgery, gynecology, and robotics.
Graduate of an accredited program as a PA, NP, or CSFA.
Strong technical skills in the operating room.
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.
Able 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.
Assist with patient positioning, maintain a sterile field, anticipate the surgeon’s needs, and coordinate with the surgical team during procedures.
Assist with patient transfer after surgery, provide thorough PACU handoffs, and complete documentation accurately.
Contribute to clinical and operational initiatives, including education, training, and process improvement.
Learn new surgical specialties and expand clinical skills.