Surgical Aide: OR Support & Patient Care

Lifepoint Health®; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Raleigh General Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Surgical Aide to support safe, efficient surgical services by assisting with basic patient care, transportation, positioning, room preparation, turnover, cleaning, and stocking under RN/LPN supervision.

Join a team focused on compassion, safety, and patient-centered care, contributing to a clean, organized environment and smooth daily operations in a busy surgical unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Healthcare or hospital support experience preferred, particularly as Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or surgical services support staff.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, comfort, dignity, and quality care.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and infection prevention; maintain a safe, sanitary surgical environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with nurses, staff, patients and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, safe patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN, supporting patient comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.
• Support surgical room readiness and turnover by cleaning, sanitizing, restocking, and preparing rooms between procedures.
• Assist with safe patient transportation and positioning, following established clinical procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment in assigned surgical and patient-care areas while following infection prevention and hospital standards.
• Support efficient patient flow and surgical operations by promptly completing assigned tasks and responding to changing departmental needs.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment by keeping shelves stocked and delivering necessary materials to surgical and patient-care areas.
• Accurately transport specimens, medical records, imaging, and other essential items between departments while maintaining patient privacy and safety.
• Collaborate with nurses, surgical staff, and other healthcare team members, using sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Patient safety

Infection prevention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years relevant experience preferred

Job description

Raleigh General Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Surgical Aide to support safe, efficient surgical services by assisting with basic patient care, transportation, positioning, room preparation, turnover, cleaning, and stocking under RN/LPN supervision.

Join a team focused on compassion, safety, and patient-centered care, contributing to a clean, organized environment and smooth daily operations in a busy surgical unit.