About the role
Overview
MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled
Surgical First Assist
to join our team in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. We are looking for a dedicated professional with OR experience and one of the following credentials:
RNFA/PA/NP/LSA/CSFA
(with ability to get LSA)
.
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.
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
MPOWERHealth offers flexible employment options including
1099, FTE, and PTE.
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.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
- Must have experience assisting in spine and robotics GYN and urology.
- Orthopedics experience is a plus.
Education/Training
Must have excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office, and EMR.
Must be a graduate of an Accredited Master’s Degree program for Physician Assistant Studies for PAs, or a Master/Doctoral Degree Program in Nurse Practitioner Studies for NPs. Nurse Practitioners must have their CNOR or RNFA.
Must possess current state license where practicing and PAs must hold National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
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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