Overview
MPOWERHealth is looking for a highly skilled Surgical First Assist to join our growing team in Reading, PA. If you’re a dedicated OR professional who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, we want to hear from you!
In this dynamic role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering excellent patient care and supporting successful surgical outcomes.
🔎 What We’re Looking For:
- Strong operating room experience
- One of the following credentials: PA, NP, CSFA, LSA, or CSA
- A team-oriented mindset and commitment to clinical excellence
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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
What You’ll Do:
🔹 Be the Surgeon’s Right HandStep into a critical role as the Surgical First Assist, providing expert support throughout procedures and ensuring everything runs seamlessly in the OR.
🔹 Own the Pre-Op ExperienceSet the stage for success by confirming cases, connecting with patients, explaining procedures, and coordinating details with the surgical team.
🔹 Deliver Excellence in the ORFrom patient positioning to maintaining a sterile field, you’ll anticipate the surgeon’s needs and collaborate closely with the OR team to ensure optimal outcomes.
🔹 Support Recovery & Continuity of CareAssist with safe patient transfer, deliver detailed PACU handoffs, and ensure accurate, timely documentation after every procedure.
🔹 Drive Improvement & InnovationGet involved beyond the OR—contribute to training, education, and process improvement initiatives that elevate clinical and operational performance.
🔹 Grow Your Skills & ExpertiseExpand your capabilities by learning new surgical specialties and continuously advancing your skill set.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 years of surgical assisting experience.
- Must have experience assisting in GYN, and Orthopedics.
- Spine experience is a plus.
Education/Training:
- 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.
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