Surgical First Assist - Spine, Orthopedics, and Robotics - RNFA/PA/NP/LSA - Austin, 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-C, NP, or 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, orthopedics, and robotics.

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.

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