Surgical First Assist(Laparoscopic and Robotic) - CSFA - Minnesota

About the role

MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled Certified Surgical First Assist to join our team in Minnesota. This position is exclusively OR-based, with no clinic or rounding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 General, GYN, and Orthopedics (laproscopic and robotics).
• Spine experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.