Surgical First Assist(Laparoscopic and Robotic) - PA/NP - Minnesota (Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Available)

Overview:

MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled Certified Surgical First Assist to join our team in Minnesota. We are looking for a dedicated professional with OR experience and one of the following credentials:NP/PA. As a Surgical First Assist, you will play a critical role in the success of our surgical procedures.

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

***RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE****

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 General, GYN, and Orthopedics(laproscopic 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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