OverviewMPOWERHealth 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: PA, NP/RNFA, 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 incentivesMPOWERHealth offers flexible employment options including 1099, FTE, and PTE.Responsibilities* Surgical First Assist: Primary function is to provide first assist support during surgical procedures. This position is exclusively OR-based, with no clinic or rounding responsibilities.* 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.QualificationsRequirements:* Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.* Must have experience assisting in robotics gynecology, robotics urology, OB.* Orthopedics and spine 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.Responsibilities - Surgical First Assist: Primary function is to provide first assist support during surgical procedures. This position is exclusively OR-based, with no clinic or rounding responsibilities. - 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.
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