Aide Surgery

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery Aide performs direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative setting and helps maintain a safe, clean environment under the direction of the Charge Nurse (RN) and operating room staff. The role supports operating room readiness, patient transport, supply restocking, and movement of specimens and other materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Good analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal skills, commitment to teamwork, and ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Good reading, writing, and comprehension skills to understand and communicate procedures, processes, orders, methods, and standards.
• Physical ability to walk and stand regularly (80–90% of work time), lift soiled linens and move equipment, and assist patients with repositioning, transfers, activities of daily living, and locomotion; tasks may involve lifting very heavy loads (60+ pounds), bending, pulling, pushing, standing, and walking.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Ability to perform routine clerical functions, including answering telephones, taking messages, and retrieving basic computer information.
• Willingness to contribute meaningfully to the work environment through behavior and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform terminal cleaning of operating rooms and prepare rooms for new patients.
• Clean and remake patient stretchers and beds, and maintain assigned areas by restocking and keeping them clean.
• Participate in operating room suite turnovers between cases.
• Deliver specimens, laboratory materials, and blood to and from the operating room.
• Transport patients as directed by a nurse.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required by policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED