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Home Health Aide

West Bloomfield, MI · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • Life

  • PTO

Our independently owned and operated franshised offices are looking for you. Job Summary: The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in ...

U.S. Navy

ENGINEERING AIDE

Rochester Hills, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Operating and maintaining various types of precision surveying and laboratory test instruments and ... As an Engineering Aide, you'll construct and repair a variety of structures in just about every ...

U.S. Navy

ENGINEERING AIDE

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Operating and maintaining various types of precision surveying and laboratory test instruments and ... As an Engineering Aide, you'll construct and repair a variety of structures in just about every ...

U.S. Navy

ENGINEERING AIDE

Warren, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Operating and maintaining various types of precision surveying and laboratory test instruments and ... As an Engineering Aide, you'll construct and repair a variety of structures in just about every ...

U.S. Navy

ENGINEERING AIDE

Detroit, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Operating and maintaining various types of precision surveying and laboratory test instruments and ... As an Engineering Aide, you'll construct and repair a variety of structures in just about every ...

HCAOA

Home Health Aide

Rochester Hills, MI · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • Life

  • PTO

Home Health Aide (HHA) The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides clients various personal care and ... Our independently owned and operated franchised offices are looking for you. Essential Functions:

ComForCare

Home Health Aide Morning

West Bloomfield, MI · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

  • PTO

Our independently owned and operated franshised offices are looking for you. Job Summary: The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in ...

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How much do operating aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating aide in Detroit, MI is $15.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.80 and $17.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an operating room aide?

An operating room aide is a healthcare worker who assists surgical teams by preparing the operating room, sterilizing equipment, and supporting patient care before, during, and after surgery. They often work under supervision and need knowledge of sterile techniques and hospital protocols.

What is the difference between Operating Aide vs Surgical Technician?

AspectOperating AideSurgical Technician
CertificationsNone required, but some may have basic healthcare trainingCertified Surgical Technologist (CST) often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient surgical centersOperating rooms in hospitals, surgical centers
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist surgical staff, prepare operating rooms, sterilize equipmentSet up surgical instruments, assist during procedures, maintain sterile field

While both roles support surgical teams, Operating Aides primarily prepare and sterilize equipment, whereas Surgical Technicians actively assist during surgeries. Both roles are essential in surgical settings, but Surgical Technicians typically require certification and have more direct involvement in procedures.

What are the most commonly searched types of Operating jobs in Detroit, MI?

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Operating Aide jobs near you
Infographic showing various Operating Aide job openings in Detroit, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,248 per year, or $16 per hour.

Surgery Aide FT Days

Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Tenet Healthcare rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 352 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

701st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

Summary Description

Surgery Aide performs direct and indirect patient care in the Perioperative setting and assists in the maintenance of a safe, clan environment working under the direction of Charge Nurse (RN) and OR staff.

a.    Surgery Aide performs terminal cleaning of the operating room and prepares rooms for new patients.

b.    Surgery Aide cleans and re-makes patient stretchers and beds, and responsible for assigned areas for restocking and cleanliness.

c.    Surgery Aide participates in OR suite turnovers between cases.

d.    Surgery Aide delivers specimens, labs, blood, to and from OR.

e.    Transport patients as directed by a nurse.

f.    Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required per policy.

g.    All duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1.    High school diploma or GED.

2.    BLS

Skills Required

1.   Good analytical and observational problem-solving skills.
2.    Mathematical ability to perform calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and, division etc.
3.    Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment.
4.    A high level of interpersonal and verbal skill and teamwork commitment to effectively function as a team member in support of all services delivered on the patient unit and to effectively communicate with patients, their families and other hospital personnel to address customer needs.
5.    Good reading, writing and comprehension skills to understand, effectively communicate and contribute to procedures, processes, orders, methods, and standards.
6.    Physical ability to regularly (80-90% of work time) walk and stand; lift soiled linens and move equipment as necessary; assist patients in repositioning, bed to stretcher transferring, basic activities of daily living and maintenance locomotion requiring lifting (very heavy 60 pounds), bending, pulling, pushing, standing, and walking.
7.    Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
8.    Ability to perform routine clerical functions such as answering telephones, taking messages and basic retrieval of computer information.
9.    Demonstrates willingness to make a meaningful contribution to the work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude.

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