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Asante

Surgery Aide

Medford, OR · On-site

As a Surgery Aide you will have the opportunity to ... Transport patients safely to and from the Operating Room (OR) * Demonstrate proper body mechanics ...

Asante

Surgery Aide

Medford, OR · On-site

$18.09 - $24.88/hr

As a Surgery Aide you will have the opportunity to ... Transport patients safely to and from the Operating Room (OR) * Demonstrate proper body mechanics ...

Crown Staffing LLC

Dietary Aide

Warsaw, KY · On-site

$12.50 - $15.75/hr

... Operating dishwashing machines -General kitchen cleaning duties -Put groceries away in a clean, safe, and orderly manner -Transport trash bags to the dumpster Benefits of the Dietary Aide: - Temp to ...

Commonwealth Care of Roanoke

Dietary Aide

Gainesville, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.72/hr

Dietary Aide Gainesville Health & Rehab Center - GAINESVILLE, VA 20155 Salary Range $16.50 - $19.72 Hourly Job Shift Any Description Dining Services Aide We are proudly Virginia owned and operated! ...

Commonwealth Care of Roanoke

Dietary Aide

Gainesville, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.72/hr

Dining Services Aide We are proudly Virginia owned and operated! We have opportunities for dynamic Dining Services Aides to join our team! A few of the exceptional benefits offered to our Dining ...

COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE

Dietary Aide

Gainesville, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $19.72/hr

Dining Services Aide We are proudly Virginia owned and operated! We have opportunities for dynamic Dining Services Aides to join our team! A few of the exceptional benefits offered to our Dining ...

Tufts Medicine

Operating Room Aide

Boston, MA · On-site

Job Overview Under general supervision of the Operating Room leaders and personnel, engages in direct and indirect tasks for patients having surgical procedures. With a focus on safety and efficiency ...

Tufts Medicine

Operating Room Aide

Melrose, MA · On-site

Job Overview Under general supervision of the Operating Room leaders and personnel, engages in direct and indirect tasks for patients having surgical procedures. With a focus on safety and efficiency ...

Tufts Medicine

Job Overview Under general supervision of the Operating Room leaders and personnel, engages in direct and indirect tasks for patients having surgical procedures. With a focus on safety and efficiency ...

Tufts Medicine

Job Overview Under general supervision of the Operating Room leaders and personnel, engages in direct and indirect tasks for patients having surgical procedures. With a focus on safety and efficiency ...

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How much do operating aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating aide in the United States is $16.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

How to become an operating room aide?

To become an operating room aide, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may pursue relevant certifications such as CPR. Prior experience in healthcare or patient care is beneficial, and strong organizational and communication skills are important for assisting surgical teams and maintaining sterile environments.

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Infographic showing various Operating Aide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,585 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Perioperative Aide - Operating Room

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Fairview Health Services
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$24.08 - $34.01/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 253 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Overview
The Perioperative Aide works under the supervision of a registered nurse to care for surgical patients before and after procedures, assists patients with personal hygiene (toileting), nutrition (feeding), ambulation, and activities of daily living (dressing/undressing).
The position will be working full-time on the day shift, no weekends.
Responsibilities:
  • Obtains and documents vital signs and admission information in electronic health record. Transports patients within the department and at discharge.
  • Works in the Sterile Core to build Case Carts for surgical/procedural cases.
  • Assists the Inventory Specialist with maintaining appropriate Par Levels for supplies.
  • Assists OR Team Leads with obtaining instrumentation for upcoming cases/procedures.
  • Restocks supplies/instruments not needed for procedures.
  • Monitors daily schedule for changes and added cases.
  • Assists Circulators by bringing supplies/instruments to the requested location.
  • Makes hourly clinic runs to pick-up contaminated instruments/equipment and deliver clean/sterile instruments/equipment.
  • Works with the surgical team to ensure the OR/Procedure room is ready for the patient's surgical procedure: ordering and stocking of supplies, and cleaning/moving/setting up equipment.
  • Assists the surgical team as needed during surgical procedures: transports specimens, obtains and documents vital signs in electronic Record during a local procedure. Assists with positioning patients.
  • Assists OR team with room turnover: Help clean Operating Room, remove trash/linen, remove dirty case cart to decontam, retrieve case cart for next cases and appropriate equipment for cases.
  • Assists Anesthesia with stocking anesthesia carts, completing safety checks and cleaning anesthesia machine between cases.

Required Qualifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required within three months of hire.
One+ year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital or surgical center.
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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