Surgical First Assist - Spine, Robotics (GYN, Urology), Orthopedics - RNFA/PA/NP/LSA/CSFA - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our team in Austin, 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.

• 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.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
• Must have experience assisting in spine, robotics GYN and urology, and orthopedics.

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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