Henry Ford Health
Environmental Services Associate - Operating Room
159 Kercheval Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
- Job Title: Environmental Services Associate (Peri-operative Assistant)
- Schedule: 40 Hours per week, Day Shift
- Department: Operating Room
About the Department
Join the Henry Ford Medical Group, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, dedicated to delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with leading healthcare professionals, access cutting-edge clinical resources, and build meaningful relationships with patients and communities. Our Operating Room (O.R.) team is committed to providing exceptional patient care, ensuring safety, and maintaining the highest standards of surgical excellence.
Role Overview
As a Peri-Operative Assistant, you play a vital role in supporting the Operating Room team by ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient environment for surgical procedures. You¿ll assist with patient transport, O.R. preparation, equipment sterilization, and patient positioning, contributing directly to the success of surgical operations and patient comfort.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Prepare and clean the operating room, ensuring a sterile environment for surgical procedures.
- Assist with patient transport, positioning, and safety during intra-operative procedures.
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical equipment according to established protocols.
- Support pre/post-operative patient care under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Respond to emergent situations following established procedures.
- Participate in ongoing education to enhance skills and knowledge in peri-operative care.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in surgical services, sterile processing, patient care environment, or related departments.
- Current BLS-A Certification or ability to become certified within one month of job start date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical Assistant and/or Nursing Assistant certification.