Surgical First Assist - (1099 Contractor) Ortho, Neuro, GYN, General & Robotics - PA/NP- Reading, PA

MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our team in Reading, PA as a 1099 Contractor. This dynamic role plays a vital part in delivering excellent patient care and supporting successful surgical outcomes in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support as the Surgical First Assist throughout procedures, ensuring seamless OR operations.
• Manage the pre-op experience by confirming cases, connecting with patients, explaining procedures, and coordinating with the surgical team.
• Deliver excellence in the OR through patient positioning, maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
• Support recovery and continuity of care with safe patient transfer, detailed PACU handoffs, and accurate documentation.
• Contribute to training, education, and process improvement initiatives beyond the OR.
• Expand your skills by learning new surgical specialties and advancing your expertise.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
• Experience assisting in GYN and Orthopedics; Spine experience is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and EMR.
• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Assist program.
• Current state license where practicing.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodations.
• Constantly seeing, hearing, and speaking.
• Frequent lifting up to 20+ lbs., bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling.

Preferred Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Able to function independently, autonomously, and confidently.