Peri-Operative Assistant - Surgery

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Farms (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an OR support role in the Surgery Department. The position involves providing service support for the Operating Room area, patient transport, and preparation and cleaning tasks.

You will assist with patient positioning and safety, and respond to emergencies following established procedures. We require a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and a current BLS-A certification or plan to obtain it within one month of start date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience in surgical services, sterile processing, patient care environment or related departments with similar skill set required.
• Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Current BLS-A Certification required or become BLS-A certified within one month of job start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist OR staff in services, patient transport, preparation and cleaning of the operating room.
• Assist with positioning and maintenance of patient safety during procedures.
• Support building services, patient transport and patient preparation as needed.
• Respond to emergent situations according to established procedures and report to supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS Certification

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.

Job Description

• Schedule:40 hours per week, DayShift, 5:00am - 1:30pm, Monday - Friday, No weekends or holidays
• Department:Surgery

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.

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, provides service support for assigned Operating Room (O.R.) area(s) related to services, patient transport, preparation and cleaning of the operating room, cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of equipment, and patient preparation. Assists O.R. personnel in the positioning and maintenance of patient safety. POA Pre/post-operative: Under general supervision of the registered nurse, will assist the health care team with specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures. Provides service support for assigned area(s) related to building services, patient transport and patient preparation. Recognizes and participates in own continuing education. Reports to the Supervisor/Manager/Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in surgical services, sterile processing, patient care environment or related departments with similar skill set required.
• Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Current BLS-A Certification required or become BLS-A certified within one month of job start date.

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