Surgical Assistant, LSA
About The Position
MPOWERHealth is hiring a full-time, salaried Surgical First Assist for an operating-room-only role supporting robotic and other surgical procedures. MPOWERHealth 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 procedures, coordinates with patients and operating-room staff before surgery, supports patient positioning and sterile-field maintenance during procedures, and assists with patient transfer, PACU handoffs, and post-operative documentation. The role also contributes to clinical and operational initiatives, including education, training, and process improvement, and requires a willingness to learn additional surgical specialties.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
- Hands-on experience assisting in Orthopedics, Spine, General, GYN, and Robotics.
- Graduate of an accredited PA, NP, or CSFA program.
- 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.
- Ability to work 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 work in sync 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 clinical skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage with multiple medical plan options.
- Health Savings Account with company contributions.
- Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Wellness program with health insurance incentives.
- Relocation assistance.
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Job Type
Full-time
