About the role
Overview
MPOWERHealth is looking for a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our growing team in Austin, TX as a 1099 Contractor. If you鈥檙e a dedicated OR professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, we want to hear from you!
In this dynamic role, you鈥檒l play a vital part in delivering excellent patient care and supporting successful surgical outcomes.
What We鈥檙e Looking For
Strong operating room experience
- One of the following credentials: PA, NP, CSFA, LSA, or CSA
- A team-oriented mindset and commitment to clinical excellence
Responsibilities
What You鈥檒l Do
- 馃敼 Be the Surgeon鈥檚 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.
- 馃敼 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.
- 馃敼 Deliver Excellence in the OR From patient positioning to maintaining a sterile field, you鈥檒l anticipate the surgeon鈥檚 needs and collaborate closely with the OR team to ensure optimal outcomes.
馃敼 Support Recovery & Continuity of Care
Assist with safe patient transfer, deliver detailed PACU handoffs, and ensure accurate, timely documentation after every procedure.
馃敼 Drive Improvement & Innovation Get involved beyond the OR鈥攃ontribute to training, education, and process improvement initiatives that elevate clinical and operational performance.
馃敼 Grow Your Skills & Expertise Expand your capabilities by learning new surgical specialties and continuously advancing your skill set.
Qualifications
Requirements
- 2 years of surgical assisting experience(preferred)
- Must have experience assisting in Ortho, Neuro, General, GYN, and Robotics.
- Spine experience is a plus.
Education/Training
- 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.
Physical Requirements
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.
Preferred Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
- Customer service-oriented mindset.
- Able to function independently, autonomously, and confidently.
- It is the policy of MPOWERHealth not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
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