Surgical First Assist - Ft. Collins, CO(Ortho experience) 1099 Contractor

MPOWERHealth • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

MPOWERHealth is seeking a Surgical First Assist to support general orthopedic and spine procedures in Fort Collins, Colorado. This 1099 contractor role supports both robotic and traditional surgeries and involves working closely with surgeons and the operating-room team to support precise, efficient procedures and positive patient outcomes. The role also includes preoperative patient communication, case confirmation, documentation, patient transfers, and postoperative handovers to PACU staff. The Surgical First Assist may participate in clinical and operational improvement projects, training, process enhancements, and learning additional surgical specialties.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Surgical First Assist with general orthopedics and spine.
• Graduate of an accredited PA, NP, RNFA, or CSA program.
• Active Colorado state license and applicable national certification (examples listed include NCCPA for PAs and CNOR or RNFA for NPs).
• Proficiency with MS Office and EMR systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to diverse operating-room environments.
• Ability to work as a confident, adaptable team player in a fast-paced surgical setting.
• Commitment to continuous learning and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first assist during robotic and traditional general orthopedic and spine surgeries.
• Anticipate surgeon needs, maintain a sterile field, and optimize patient positioning.
• Collaborate with the operating-room team to support precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Connect with patients before surgery to help ensure they feel informed and at ease.
• Confirm cases, manage essential documentation, and facilitate patient transfers.
• Provide detailed handovers to PACU staff to maintain continuity of care.
• Participate in clinical and operational improvement projects, including training and process enhancements.
• Learn additional surgical specialties and maintain current expertise.

What This Job Offers

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