LSA - Winona, MN

MPOWERHealth•Winona, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MPOWERHealth is looking for a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our growing team in Winona, MN. 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 (laproscopic 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.
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: Provide expert support throughout procedures and ensure everything runs seamlessly in the OR.
Own the Pre-Op Experience: Confirm cases, connect with patients, explain procedures, and coordinate details with the surgical team.
Deliver Excellence in the OR: From patient positioning to maintaining a sterile field, 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: Contribute to training, education, and process improvement initiatives that elevate clinical and operational performance.
Grow Your Skills & Expertise: Expand capabilities by learning new surgical specialties and continuously advancing skill set.