Surgical Assistant

MPOWERHealth; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plan options

Health Savings Account with company contributions

Dental and vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays

Company wellness program

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join their team in Winona, MN. The position involves providing first assist support during surgical procedures 50% of the time. Candidates should have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience, particularly in General, GYN, and Orthopedics. Strong computer skills and a current state license are required. This role offers comprehensive benefits like medical plans, 401k, and PTO.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of surgical assisting experience required.
• Experience assisting in General, GYN, and Orthopedics surgeries.
• Must possess current state license where practicing.

Responsibilities

• Provide first assist support during surgical procedures.
• Coordinate with patients and OR staff pre-operatively.
• Assist with patient positioning and maintenance of sterile field.
• Participate in clinical and operational improvement projects.
• Willingness to learn new surgical specialties.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new surgical specialties and expand skills.

Skills

Surgical assisting experience

Excellent computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service-oriented mindset

Laparoscopic procedures

Robotics

Spine experience

Education

Graduated from an Accredited Surgical Assist program

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our team in Winona, MN. In this role, you will work 50% as a First Assist and 50% as a Surgical Tech. We are looking for a dedicated professional with OR experience and one of the following credentials: CFSA/LSA. As a Surgical First Assist/Surgical Tech, 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.

About the Role

• 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

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

• 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.

Required Skills

• 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.

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.

Pay range and compensation package

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.