Surgical Services Aide

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellbeing support and counseling

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and disability coverage

Job summary

Mission Hospital is seeking a Surgical Services Aide to support life-changing surgeries by preparing operating rooms, transporting patients, and keeping the surgical environment clean and safe. You will work with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes patient care, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with staff to maintain OR readiness and efficiency in the hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School education or GED plus BCLS certification.
• Preferred Education: NAI listing with Division of Facility Services.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months’ patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and stocking operating room with the right supplies, equipment, and fluids to ensure every procedure can start smoothly.
• Transporting and transferring patients safely, verifying their identity, and following protocols for those with special needs or medical equipment.
• Assisting with cleaning and turning over operating rooms between cases and at the end of the day to maintain a safe, sterile environment.
• Monitoring equipment for potential issues and promptly reporting concerns to support smooth, safe surgical operations.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the surgical suite, including hallways, supply areas, and common spaces, to help protect every patient.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

BCLS certification

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Surgical Services Aide? At Mission Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Surgical Services Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting life-changing surgeries that heal and improve lives every day. Your attention to detail as you prepare operating rooms, safely transport patients, and maintain a clean, organized environment will directly impact patient safety, comfort, and the high-quality care we’re committed to delivering.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and stocking operating room with the right supplies, equipment, and fluids to ensure every procedure can start smoothly
• Transporting and transferring patients safely, verifying their identity, and following protocols for those with special needs or medical equipment
• Assisting with cleaning and turning over operating rooms between cases and at the end of the day to maintain a safe, sterile environment
• Monitoring equipment for potential issues and promptly reporting concerns to support smooth, safe surgical operations
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety throughout the surgical suite, including hallways, supply areas, and common spaces, to help protect every patient

Role Summary:

Assists the surgical team by preparing and cleaning operating rooms and equipment. Provides patient care and supports staff by transferring and positioning patients, delivering specimens and obtaining necessary equipment.

What qualifications you will need:

Required Education: High School education or GED plus BCLS certification

Preferred Education: NAI listing with Division of Facility Services

Preferred Experience: 6 months’ patient care experience

Benefits

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.