Operating Room Surgical Assistant - Patient Care Support

Advocate Aurora Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a team-oriented Surgical Support role to assist in maintaining the sterile field and supply chain within the operating room. You will help with patient transfers, positioning, and the transportation of patients to and from the OR, PACU, and same-day surgery center.

The position emphasizes adherence to infection control guidelines, accurate linen handling, and collaboration with nurses and physicians.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain OR environment per infection control guidelines.
• Assist in instrument and supply storage and stock rotation.
• Support nursing and physicians with patient transfer and positioning.
• Transport patients to OR, PACU and same-day surgery center.
• Keep surgical linen stocked and rotated per standards.
• Participate in training/orientation of surgical associates.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a team-oriented Surgical Support role to assist in maintaining the sterile field and supply chain within the operating room. You will help with patient transfers, positioning, and the transportation of patients to and from the OR, PACU, and same-day surgery center.

The position emphasizes adherence to infection control guidelines, accurate linen handling, and collaboration with nurses and physicians.