Surgical First Assist(Laparoscopic and Robotic) - PA/NP - Minnesota

MPOWERHealth•Winona, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our team in Minnesota. We are looking for a dedicated professional with OR experience and one of the following credentials:NP/PA. As a Surgical First Assist, you will play a critical role in the success of our surgical procedures. This position is exclusively OR-based, with no clinic or rounding responsibilities.

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.
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

Surgical First Assist: Primary function is to provide first assist support during surgical procedures.
Pre-operative Coordination: Confirm cases, meet patients, explain procedures, obtain necessary documentation, and coordinate with OR staff.
Intraoperative Support: Assist with patient positioning, maintain sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and collaborate with the OR team.
Post-operative Care: Assist with patient transfer, provide PACU handover, and complete necessary documentation.
Continuous Improvement: Participate in clinical and operational projects, such as education, training, and process improvement.
Skill Expansion: Demonstrate willingness to learn new surgical specialties and expand skill set.