Surgical Aide

Job Description

Your experience matters

Raleigh General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. The Surgical Aide supports safe, efficient surgical services by assisting with basic patient care, transportation, positioning, room preparation, turnover, cleaning, and stocking under the direction of the RN or LPN. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, organized, and patient-focused environment while supporting the surgical team and ensuring smooth daily operations. As the Surgical Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

More about our team

At Raleigh General Hospital people are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

How you'll contribute

A Surgical Aide who excels in this role will:

• Provide compassionate, safe patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN, supporting patient comfort, dignity, and overall well-being.
• Support surgical room readiness and turnover by cleaning, sanitizing, restocking, and preparing rooms efficiently between procedures.
• Assist with safe patient transportation and positioning, following established clinical procedures and safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment in assigned surgical and patient-care areas while following infection prevention and hospital standards.
• Support efficient patient flow and surgical operations by promptly completing assigned tasks and responding to changing departmental needs.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment by keeping shelves stocked and delivering necessary materials to surgical and patient-care areas.
• Accurately transport specimens, medical records, imaging, and other essential items between departments while maintaining patient privacy and safety.
• Collaborate effectively with nurses, surgical staff, and other healthcare team members, using sound judgment, critical thinking, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule: Full-Time

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Healthcare or hospital support experience preferred, particularly as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or surgical services support staff.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, comfort, dignity, and quality care.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and infection prevention, with the ability to maintain a safe, sanitary, and orderly surgical environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with nurses, surgical staff, patients, and other departments.
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and adaptability, with the ability to prioritize tasks, work with minimal supervision, and remain effective in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

More about Raleigh General Hospital

Raleigh General Hospital cares for nearly 13,000 patients each year and treats more than 50,000 patients in its emergency room. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, the nationally recognized accrediting agency for healthcare facilities. Raleigh General Hospital also offers instructional programs for nursing students as well as numerous allied health student extern programs.

EEOC Statement

Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.