About the role
Overview
MPOWERHealth is looking for a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our growing team in Reading, PA. 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
- A team-oriented mindset and commitment to clinical excellence
Benefits
Multiple medical plan options
Health Savings Account with company contributions
Dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401k with company match
Paid time off (PTO) including vacation, sick time, and holidays
Company wellness program with health insurance incentives
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
- Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
- Must have experience assisting in GYN, and Orthopedics.
- 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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