Surgical Services Aide

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Surgical Services Aide to support life-changing surgeries by preparing operating rooms, safely transporting patients, and maintaining a clean, organized environment. Your keen eye for detail directly influences patient safety and high-quality care provided by our team.

The role emphasizes assisting with room turnover, equipment monitoring, and ensuring safety across the surgical suite.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Graduate / GED required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stock operating room with supplies, equipment, and fluids for procedures.
• Transport and transfer patients safely, verify identity, and assist with special needs or medical equipment.
• Assist with cleaning and turnover of operating rooms to maintain a sterile environment.
• Monitor equipment and report issues to ensure safe surgical operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety throughout the surgical suite and surrounding areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

FT Days

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Services Aide? At Parkridge Medical Center, 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

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical Services Aide opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.