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Essentia Health is seeking a Surgical Aide to support high-quality, patient-centered care in our surgical services. In this role, you'll prepare and clean operating rooms, transport patients, and assist the surgical team with equipment, supplies, and positioning. You'll help maintain sterile and safe environments, follow infection control standards, and accurately document basic information. Working closely with nurses and surgeons, you'll provide compassionate support to patients and families while growing your skills in a collaborative, learning-focused setting. Responsibilities Prepare and clean operating rooms before and after procedures Transport patients safely to and from surgical areas Assist staff with patient positioning and transfers Set up basic equipment, supplies, and linens for procedures Support maintenance of sterile and safe environments Follow infection control and safety protocols Clean, stock, and organize surgical equipment and rooms Document basic information in accordance with policy Communicate clearly with nurses, surgeons, and support staff Provide compassionate, respectful support to patients and families Required Skills Patient transport Surgical room setup Instrument handling Sterile technique support Infection control Vital sign monitoring Electronic health record basics Medical terminology Equipment cleaning and restocking Team communication