Surgical Services Aide

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking a Surgical Services Aide to support the surgical team in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on non-clinical tasks such as patient transport, OR preparation, supply management, and general environmental maintenance to ensure patient safety and operational efficiency.

Ideal candidates are physically resilient, detail-oriented, and team players with strong communication skills and knowledge of infection control.

Qualifications

• Must be able to transport patients and support the surgical team.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and sterile techniques.
• Familiarity with operating room environment and basic equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the operating room.
• Prepare and clean operating rooms between procedures.
• Provide patient care support as directed by nurses and surgeons.
• Maintain clean and organized environment.
• Manage supplies and restock as needed.
• Handle specimens according to hospital procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with surgical team.
• Assist with equipment management and maintenance.

Skills

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Infection Control

Familiarity with Surgical Procedures

Surgical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Surgical Services Aide with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

• Specimen Handling

Job Summary And Qualifications

Surgical Services Aide at HCA assists with the care of patients undergoing surgical procedures, primarily focusing on non-clinical tasks to support the surgical team and ensure a safe and efficient environment. This includes transporting patients, preparing and cleaning operating rooms, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Transport
• Operating Room Preparation
• Patient Care Support
• Environmental Maintenance
• Supply Management
• Specimen Handling
• Communication and Collaboration
• Equipment Management

Skills and Qualifications

• Physical Stamina
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Teamwork
• Knowledge of Infection Control
• Familiarity with Surgical Procedures
• Certification: Certification as a Surgical Assistant preferred
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of start date-required

Benefits

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 380-bed acute-care hospital. Offering a full range of services. We are home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast. Lawnwood Hospital provides interventional and therapeutic care, including open-heart surgery. Other hospital services include labor/delivery, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, adult and pediatric emergency services, and diagnostic services. We also offer inpatient, and outpatient surgical services.

Lawnwood Hospital is a designated Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Physical Rehabilitation Center is CARF accredited. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We are verified by the American College of Surgeons. We offer a freestanding ER in Vero Beach. We provide emergency treatment for adults and children. We also offer the area's only Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. At HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital patients come first - no matter what! We invite you to work in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a vibrant, laid-back quality of life.

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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - 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.