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Akron Children's Hospital

Surgery Aide

Akron, OH · On-site

The Surgery Aide is responsible for cleaning designated areas and equipment within the Operating ... beds within Surgical Services. 3. Assists nursing staff with restocking supplies in OR suites ...

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HCA Healthcare

Surgical Services Aide

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Surgical Services Aide Job Summary and Qualifications As a Surgical Services Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting life-changing surgeries that heal and improve lives every day. Your ...

Mission Hospital

Surgical Services Aide

Asheville, NC · On-site

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Surgical Services Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting life-changing surgeries that heal and improve lives every day. Your attention to detail as you ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgical aide in the United States is $20.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Surgical Aide supports surgical teams by preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and assisting with patient transport. They help ensure surgeons and nurses have the necessary tools during procedures. Their duties also include maintaining a clean and organized environment to uphold safety standards.

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Surgical Aides are responsible for tasks such as preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments, setting up operating rooms, transporting patients, and assisting with patient positioning before and after procedures. They work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other operating room staff to ensure that surgeries run smoothly and efficiently. The role often requires standing for extended periods and being attentive to evolving needs during surgeries. By handling essential support duties, Surgical Aides help maintain a sterile environment and allow clinical staff to focus on direct patient care.

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To thrive as a Surgical Aide, you need a solid understanding of sterile techniques, basic medical terminology, and physical stamina, usually supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job training or certification in sterile processing. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization equipment, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is often required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure efficient support for surgical teams, patient safety, and smooth operations in the fast-paced environment of the operating room.

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Infographic showing various Surgical Aide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,121 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Surgical Aide, Surgery, Per diem, variable shifts, includes call time, weekends, and holidays

PIH Health

Whittier, CA • On-site

Per diem

Re-posted 3 days ago

PIH Health rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 66 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The Surgical Aide will provide assistance to the nurses and physicians in the Operating Room, PACU, Same Day Surgery, and G.I. Services. Contributes to the overall safety and efficiency of the department, maintains cleanliness of areas, supplies, and equipment.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.


Required Skills
  • Team player
  • Knowledge of infection control and body mechanics
  • Adaptability/flexibility
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Effective communication skills
  • Organizational skills

Required Experience

Required:

  • Must maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

 Preferred:

  • High school graduate or GED
  • Experience as a surgery orderly in a Main OR setting

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.
Salary
23.00-23.00
Shift
Variable
Zip Code
90602

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About PIH Health

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* PIH Health is a nonprofit health and wellness network serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Our integrated system consists of 747 beds at two acute care hospitals and a multi-specialty medical group. * Strong community reputation * 2014, 2015 Favorite Workplace * Innovative, transparent, family-like culture

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Whittier, CA, US

Year founded

1959

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