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TH Medical

Aide Surgery

Detroit, MI

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 ...

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Lifepoint Health

Care Aide Neuro/Ortho/Peds

Marquette, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Care Aide, Medical Surgical Combination Neuro/Ortho/Peds Job Type: Full-Time | Night Shift: 7p-7a (3) 12-hour shifts per week. Rotating weekends and Holidays. Your experience matters UP Health System ...

Heartland Hospice

Aide

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Are you a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who finds purpose in providing ... Prior roles in hospital nursing, ICU, geriatrics, med-surg, ER, telemetry, or nursing homes

Gentiva Hospice

Aide

Jackson, MI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Are you a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who finds purpose in providing ... Prior roles in hospital nursing, ICU, geriatrics, med-surg, ER, telemetry, or nursing homes

Gentiva Hospice

Aide

Portage, MI · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Are you a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who finds purpose in providing ... Prior roles in hospital nursing, ICU, geriatrics, med-surg, ER, telemetry, or nursing homes

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How much do surgery aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgery aide in Michigan is $18.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a surgery aide?

Surgery aides, also known as surgical assistants or operating room aides, are healthcare professionals who support surgical teams before, during, and after procedures. Their responsibilities include preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, transporting patients, and ensuring that all necessary supplies are available. While they do not perform surgery, their work is essential for maintaining a safe, efficient, and sterile environment in the operating room.

What are some typical challenges a surgery aide might face during a busy shift?

Surgery Aides often encounter fast-paced environments where multiple surgeries may be scheduled back-to-back, requiring excellent time management and adaptability. Challenges include preparing and sanitizing operating rooms quickly and thoroughly, transporting patients safely, and ensuring all necessary surgical tools and supplies are available and sterile. Teamwork is essential, as Surgery Aides closely collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and other support staff to ensure smooth surgical operations. Being proactive and maintaining clear communication can help navigate these challenges and contribute to patient safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a surgery aide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Surgery Aide, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic medical knowledge, and experience or training in sterile techniques and patient transport. Familiarity with operating room equipment, sterilization procedures, and hospital information systems is often required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are key soft skills for supporting surgical staff and ensuring patient safety. These abilities are crucial to maintain a sterile environment, streamline workflow, and contribute to successful surgical outcomes.

What is the difference between Surgery Aide vs Surgical Technician?

AspectSurgery AideSurgical Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingPost-secondary certificate or associate degree in surgical technology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, outpatient surgical centers, clinicsHospitals, surgical centers, outpatient facilities
Job RoleAssist surgical team with supplies, prepare operating rooms, support patient carePrepare surgical instruments, assist during procedures, ensure sterile environment

While both Surgery Aides and Surgical Technicians support surgical teams, Surgery Aides typically have less formal education and focus on assisting with supplies and room prep, whereas Surgical Technicians have specialized training in handling surgical instruments and maintaining sterile conditions. Both roles are essential in surgical settings, but Surgical Technicians usually require certification and have more technical responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Surgery Aide job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,584 per year, or $18.1 per hour.

Surgery Aide FT Days

Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Tenet Healthcare rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 352 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

699th of 888 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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