LSA - Winona, MN

MPOWERHealth•Winona, MN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

MPOWERHealth is looking for a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our growing team in Winona, MN. If you’re a dedicated OR professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, we want to hear from you! In this dynamic role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering excellent patient care and supporting successful surgical outcomes. This position is a unique blend, with responsibilities split between First Assist (50%) and Scrub Tech (50%), offering variety and hands-on impact in every case.

Requirements

Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
Must have experience assisting in General, GYN, and Orthopedics (laparoscopic and robotics).
Must have excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office, and EMR.
Must be a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Assist program.
Must possess current state license where practicing.
Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodations, including but not limited to: Ability to lift, sit, stand, or squat Constantly seeing, hearing, and speaking Frequent lifting to 20+ lbs. in addition to bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Spine experience is a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
Customer service-oriented mindset.
Able to function independently, autonomously, and confidently.

Responsibilities

Be the Surgeon’s Right Hand: Step into a critical role as the Surgical First Assist, providing expert support throughout procedures and ensuring everything runs seamlessly in the OR.
Own the Pre-Op Experience: Set the stage for success by confirming cases, connecting with patients, explaining procedures, and coordinating details with the surgical team.
Deliver Excellence in the OR: From patient positioning to maintaining a sterile field, you’ll anticipate the surgeon’s needs and collaborate closely with the OR team to ensure optimal outcomes.
Support Recovery & Continuity of Care: Assist with safe patient transfer, deliver detailed PACU handoffs, and ensure accurate, timely documentation after every procedure.
Drive Improvement & Innovation: Get involved beyond the OR—contribute to training, education, and process improvement initiatives that elevate clinical and operational performance.
Grow Your Skills & Expertise: Expand your capabilities by learning new surgical specialties and continuously advancing your skill set.