Surgical Aide, Surgery, Per diem, 7am-3:30pm, includes call time, weekends, and holidays

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a Surgical Aide to support our operating rooms, PACU, same-day surgery, and GI services. This role helps ensure safety and efficiency in daily procedures while keeping patient-care areas clean and orderly.

The successful candidate will assist nurses and physicians, apply infection-control practices, and maintain supplies and equipment to support a high-quality patient experience.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and physicians in the Operating Room, PACU, Same Day Surgery, and G.I. Services.
• Contributes to the overall safety and efficiency of the department.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Team player

Infection control

Adaptability

Medical terminology

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Surgical Aide will provide assistance to the nurses and physicians in the Operating Room, PACU, Same Day Surgery, and G.I. Services. Contributes to the overall safety and efficiency of the department, maintains cleanliness of areas, supplies, and equipment.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Team player
• Knowledge of infection control and body mechanics
• Adaptability/flexibility
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills

Required Experience

Required:

• Must maintain current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred:

• High school graduate or GED

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.
Salary
23.00-23.00
Shift
Variable
Zip Code
90602