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Crown Staffing LLC

Surgical Support Aide

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$18/hr

Verify patient identity and assist clinical staff with patient positioning as directed * Clean and ... Support surgeons, nurses, and surgical staff to ensure efficient operating room turnover * Maintain ...

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Columbus, GA · On-site

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Olympia, WA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Arnold, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Arnold, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Warrenton, VA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Leavenworth, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Wichita, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

South Bend, IN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Leavenworth, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

South Bend, IN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Falls Church, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

Oral Surgery Partners

Surgical Assistant

Olympia, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards. Documentation & Compliance * Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.

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How much do surgical support assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgical support assistant in the United States is $27.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What challenges do surgical support assistants face during busy surgical schedules?

Surgical Support Assistants often encounter fast-paced and high-pressure environments, especially during periods with back-to-back surgeries. One of the main challenges is ensuring that surgical instruments and rooms are thoroughly cleaned, sterilized, and set up correctly within tight timeframes. Coordinating with surgical teams and adapting to sudden changes in the surgery schedule requires strong organizational and communication skills. Being detail-oriented and able to multitask effectively is crucial to maintaining patient safety and supporting efficient surgical operations.

How hard is it to become a surgical support assistant?

Becoming a surgical support assistant typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant healthcare training or certification. Some positions may prefer or require experience in medical assisting or patient care, and strong communication and organizational skills are important. The pathway is generally accessible with proper training and certification, but competition can vary by location and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a surgical support assistant?

To thrive as a Surgical Support Assistant, you need knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and basic patient care, usually backed by a high school diploma or equivalent and on-the-job training. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterilization equipment, and hospital inventory systems is essential. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication help you anticipate surgical team needs and maintain a safe environment. These skills ensure efficient surgical operations, reduce infection risk, and support positive patient outcomes.

What is a surgical support assistant?

Surgical Support Assistants are healthcare professionals who provide essential support before, during, and after surgical procedures. They help prepare operating rooms, sterilize equipment, transport patients, and assist surgical teams by ensuring that necessary instruments and materials are readily available. Their role is crucial in maintaining a safe and efficient surgical environment, allowing surgeons and nurses to focus on patient care. Surgical Support Assistants often work in hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics, collaborating closely with other medical staff.
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Surgical Support Aide

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Surgical Services - Surgical Support Aide

VIBRA TRAVELS is seeking a Surgical Support Aide to join our expanding network of healthcare professionals. We're looking for dependable, detail-focused travelers with experience in hospital settings. If you're ready to assist in life-changing procedures while traveling the country, this is your opportunity!

Position Summary:

The Surgical Support Aide provides essential support to the surgical team by assisting with room preparation, patient transport, equipment handling, environmental cleaning, and the safe movement of supplies within the Operating Room and Surgical Services areas. This role helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient surgical environment while following hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety procedures.

The Surgical Support Aide works under the direction of nursing staff, surgical technologists, anesthesia staff, and department leadership to ensure operating rooms are prepared and turned over in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Basic computer skills or ability to learn hospital systems.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
  • Must be dependable, punctual, and able to prioritize tasks.
  • Previous hospital, operating room, patient transport, environmental services, or healthcare support experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of infection prevention, surgical environment standards, and medical terminology preferred.
  • Previous experience with patient handling, hospital equipment, or surgical supplies preferred.
  • BLS certification from a Vibra Travels' approved vendor required.
  • Current, valid, and active driver's license required.
  • Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation.

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations:

  • BLS certification from a Vibra Travels' approved vendor required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

  • Excellent critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in high-stress environments
  • Respond promptly to requests from surgical staff and department leadership

Unlike working for agency after agency, with our travel program, you get to work for a company:

  • Work with 1 recruiter from start to finish and assignment to assignment
  • Local and Non-local positions available
  • Competitive hourly rate in addition to tax-free stipend (if applicable)
  • No pay cuts mid-contract
  • Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral!)
  • License reimbursement if traveling to new state where new license is required
  • Your pick of assignments at partner facilities from various health systems across the country

Vibra follows federal and state requirements for vaccinations, vaccination offerings, and disease screening. Some states and locations may have different vaccine or screening requirements.

To find out more information or check out our website at www.vibratravels.com

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