Surgical First Assist - Bariatrics - RNFA/PA-C/NP/LSA/CSFA - Fort Worth, TX at MPOWERHealth

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Assisting, Bariatric Surgery, Patient Care, Pre-operative Coordination, Intraoperative Support, Post-operative Care, Continuous Improvement, Skill Expansion, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Autonomy, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Sterile Field Maintenance, Patient Positioning, Process Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview MPOWERHealth is seeking a highly skilled Surgical First Assist with bariatrics experience 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: RNFA/PA/NP/LSA/CSFA (with ability to get 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 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 Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience. Must have experience assisting in bariatric surgery. Orthopedics 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. 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. #IND123

Responsibilities

The Surgical First Assist provides first assist support during surgical procedures and coordinates pre-operative tasks such as confirming cases and meeting patients. They also assist with intraoperative support and post-operative care, ensuring a smooth transition for patients.