Surgical Services Assistant I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • High Point, NC

1d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting exceptional patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment? Join our dedicated team at High Point Medical Center, where every role contributes to life-changing outcomes. As a Surgical Services Assistant I, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring operating rooms are prepared, safe, and efficient—helping our clinical teams deliver the highest standards of care. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and want to make a meaningful impact every day, this is the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• CPR Certification (BLS Course C) from the American Heart Association (Required; restricted certification accepted).
• Successful completion of General Hospital Orientation and specialty/subspecialty orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions accurately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Commitment to patient safety and adherence to HIPAA and compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a surgical setting (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily environmental cleaning of all operating rooms according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfer, and transport as directed by clinical or medical staff.
• Serve as a courier for transporting specimens, equipment, and supplies to and from hospital departments.
• Retrieve necessary equipment for surgical cases and assist with room preparation.
• Check proper function and safety of all equipment prior to use.
• Assist in case setups with essential equipment and supplies as directed by the circulating nurse.
• Transport operative specimens as directed by circulating or charge nurse.
• Adhere to principles of sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a positive work environment.
• Utilize time effectively during low census periods for cleaning, restocking, and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in ongoing education, staff meetings, and specialty orientation programs.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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