Surgical Support Aide

Location Address: 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311 Date Posted: January 15, 2026 Department: 31005610 Surgical Services Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Service Workers-SAN Weekend Rotation: Occasional Job Summary: Surgical Support Aides at Allina Health play a critical role in delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical care. Youll be part of a trusted team that values your attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to patient wellbeing. As an Allina Health employee, youre not just supporting surgery, youre supporting healing, hope, and excellence in care! Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two-week pay period) 8 hour, day/evening shifts Occasional weekends Job Description: In the operating room, provides basic indirect patient care in support of a large multispecialty quaternary operating room as delegated. Providing clean, well stocked surgical suite, with case carts and appropriate equipment for the room. Supports the operating room staff in lifting, positioning, transporting patients. Returns used equipment and supplies to appropriate area for reprocessing. Cleans operating room after every procedure. Principle Responsibilities Supports care of the procedural patient Gathers appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for individual cases. Completes case carts and delivers to procedure area. Delivers blood products, lab specimens and medications as assigned. Assists in lifting, positioning and transferring of patient under RN supervision. Retrieves additional requested items during procedures. Retrieves ICU and station beds requested based on patient needs, ensuring oxygen tank has adequate PSI. Delivers and replaces various gas tanks. Including argon, helium, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen. Stocks linens in warmers and pass through windows Communicates with other departments with supply and equipment needs for Surgical Services (EVS, Linen, Supply Chain, Equipment Services). Replaces chemo hazard, pharmaceutical waste and recycled instrumentation containers. Retrieves crash cart, Lucas and provide emergency case carts during emergency situations. Identifies instruments requiring turn around for same day needs. Verifies each procedure has a case cart. Communicate with Charge Nurse for missing case carts. Transports patients from inpatient units to Pre-Operative Care Center/OSDU Collects all necessary items required to come with patient (i.e. medications, chart) and verifying patient labels match arm band. Facilitates operating room turnover Cleans/decontaminates procedure room, furniture and equipment after the case. Prepares operating room for following procedure. Replaces/restocks used items. Transports case cart, instruments, linen and trash to appropriate areas for reprocessing or disposal. Adheres to Infection Control policies and procedures. Docks high flow suction device and replace with clean unit for following cases. Handles sterile supplies and instruments according established standards Checks integrity of sterile packs and packaging before shelving or distribution. Verifies instrumentation has all necessary filters, external locks and indicators have changed color during sterilization process prior to placing trays on case carts or sterile storage. Cleans cabinets, equipment and storage shelving in designated area per schedule. Participates in maintaining safe environment Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports, by using proper equipment and body mechanics. Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations. Ensures hallways and sterile storage areas are free of clutter to maintain proper evacuation from operating rooms, gas and electric shut-offs are not obstructed. Other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Nursing Assistant, Central Processing/Case Cart or other patient care experience Licenses/Certifications Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire) Physical Demands Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $21.29 to $27.86 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Were a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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