Surgical Services - Surgical Support Aide

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Tax-free stipend

Referral bonus up to $1000

License reimbursement

Job summary

Vibra Travels is seeking a Surgical Support Aide to join our nationwide travel network. You will support the surgical team with room prep, patient transport, equipment handling, and supplies movement in OR and Surgical Services areas.

You will operate under nursing and anesthesia staff guidance, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe surgical environment while adhering to policies and HIPAA. Travel opportunities and competitive pay accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• English reading, writing, speaking ability.
• Basic computer skills; learn hospital systems.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Dependable, punctual; prioritize tasks.
• Healthcare support experience preferred (hospital/OR/transport).
• Knowledge of infection prevention and medical terminology preferred.
• BLS certification from Vibra Travels approved vendor required.
• Current, valid driver’s license; travel by air/ground.

Responsibilities

• Assist with room preparation and patient transport.
• Handle equipment and environmental cleaning.
• Move supplies safely within Operating Room and Surgical Services.
• Work under nursing, surgical techs, anesthesia, and leadership guidance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Punctuality

Prioritization

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

VIBRA TRAVELSis seekinga Surgical Support Aide to join our expanding network of healthcare professionals.We'relooking for dependable, detail-focused travelers with experience in hospital settings. Ifyou'reready toassistin life-changing procedures whiletravelingthe country, this is your opportunity!

Position Summary

The Surgical Support Aide provides essential support to the surgical team by assisting with room preparation, patient transport, equipment handling, environmental cleaning, and the safe movement of supplies within the Operating Room and Surgical Services areas. This role helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient surgical environment while following hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety procedures.

The Surgical Support Aide works under the direction of nursing staff, surgical technologists, anesthesia staff, and department leadership to ensure operating rooms are prepared and turned over in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn hospital systems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Previous hospital, operating room, patient transport, environmental services, or healthcare support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, surgical environment standards, and medical terminology preferred.
• Previous experience with patient handling, hospital equipment, or surgical supplies preferred.
• BLS certification from a Vibra Travels' approved vendor required.
• Current, valid, and active driver's license required.
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation.

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

• BLS certification from a Vibra Travels' approved vendor required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in high-stress environments
• Respond promptly to requests from surgical staff and department leadership

Unlike working for agency after agency, with our travel program, you get to work for a company:

• Work with 1 recruiter from start to finish and assignment to assignment
• Local and Non-local positions available
• Competitive hourly rate in addition to tax-free stipend (if applicable)
• No pay cuts mid-contract
• Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral!)
• License reimbursement if traveling to new state where new license isrequired
• Your pick of assignments at partner facilities from various health systems across the country

Vibra follows federal and state requirements for vaccinations, vaccination offerings, and disease screening. Some states and locations may have different vaccine or screening requirements.

Thank you for taking the time to consider our career opportunities.

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