Lead Peri-Operative Assistant - Surgery

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, is seeking a Perioperative Assistant to support Surgical Services. You will assist with patient transport, preparation, and positioning, under supervision, helping the team deliver safe, efficient care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least two years as a POA, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS-A certification. You should be physically capable of lifting and moving patients and supplies, and you will lead a small perioperative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least two years of experience as a Peri-Operative Assistant (POA) required.
• Must possess and maintain BLS-A certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides service support for surgical services, including patient transport and preparation.
• Assists with patient positioning and maintaining patient safety.
• Leads a team of four or more perioperative assistants.
• Performs tasks with prolonged standing, walking, bending and lifting.

Skills

Team leadership

Stamina

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

• Schedule:40hours per week, Afternoon shift
• Department:Surgery

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, provides service support for assigned Surgical Services area(s) related to building services, patient transport, and patient preparation. Assists Surgical Services personnel in the positioning and maintenance of patient safety. Reports directly to the Surgical Services Leadership Team. Leads a team of four or more perioperative assistants.Prolonged standing, walking, bending and lifting. Physical ability to lift patients and move patients, supplies and equipment. Works in a patient care area environment which may include extreme temperature variations, exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, potential exposure to infection, radiation, laser, and hazardous gases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• At least two years of experience as a Peri-Operative Assistant (POA) required.
• Must possess and maintain BLS-A certification.