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How much do surgery aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgery aide in Minnesota is $20.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $21.44 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 Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,233 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Surgery Aide - Operating Room

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

Hennepin Healthcare
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

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Job description

SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a Surgery Aide to join our OR team. This position is full-time with benefits, 80 hours per pay period, day and evening rotation, every 4th Weekend, 8-hour shifts.

Purpose of this Position: Under direct RN supervision, the Surgery Aide is responsible for safely transporting patients to and from the Operating Room. The Surgery Aide assists the RN with positioning the patient for surgical procedures. The Surgery Aide assists with handling surgical supplies, equipment, and performs cleaning duties within the OR suites. The Surgery Aide will assist in handling and transporting specimens from OR to the lab.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Transport and transfer patients from inpatient units to and from the operating room table
  • Perform cleaning duties within the OR suites
  • Assist in room turnovers for the operating room for all cases
  • Participate in equipment assembly
  • Maintain specific OR supply inventory
  • Assist the OR team with positioning patients for surgery
  • Maintain safe corridors and keep them free of clutter
  • Support sterilization and cleaning of instruments
  • Deliver specimens, equipment, blood and x-rays to and from the OR
  • Keep OR environment clean
  • Stock linen as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working with a health care team in a direct patient care area
  • Successful completion of on-the-job training program or applicable experience and demonstrated competence

-OR-

  • an approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year experience working in an Operating Room

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

  • Ability to work independently without constant supervision
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Ability to transport and assist with moving patients
  • Good knowledge of body mechanics

License/Certifications:

  • Anyone hired after 2/1/2015 must be in possession of a Nursing Assistant certificate or ability to obtain Nursing Assistant certificate within 6 months
  • BLS certificate from the American Heart Association.

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