Surgical Aide

Cayuga Medical Center

11d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Aide performs assigned duties under the direction of a licensed professional, surgical technologist, or member of the management team. The role supports the operating room team and helps the surgical day, evening, and night run smoothly by transporting patients, performing errands, replenishing supplies, sanitizing OR rooms, and performing routine equipment maintenance. The aide collaborates with Central Processing Department staff to meet patient-care needs. The position reports to the Director of Perioperative Services.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Physical effort includes lifting at waist level or below with assistance for patient handling, accounting for 15% of the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Isolate and remove trash and linen for proper disposal after surgical procedures.
Transport patients from units to the OR and SDS.
Coordinate cart exchanges and linen supplies using pre-printed audit sheets; support inventory control and case cart preparation; bundle add-on cases as assigned.
Restock blanket warmers as needed.
Transport and handle specimens, maintain specimen-container supplies, and use appropriate PPE.
Transport blood and blood products to and from the laboratory for immediate patient needs or requested stock and procedure requirements.
Check temperatures of surgical blood, drug, and food refrigerators and report discrepancies to the OR Charge RN.
Restock OR rooms, inner core, and outer core, and check supplies throughout the day to prevent depletion, including sterile trays, equipment, and peel packs.
Assist with routine maintenance of equipment and sanitation of OR rooms.