Main OR Surgical Support Tech - Fast-Paced Perioperative Team

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking Surgical Support Technicians (SST) for the Main OR to support one of the busiest perioperative environments. The role emphasizes instrument setup, patient transport, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.

Entry-level friendly with onboarding and on-the-job training; BLS required within 2 months of hire. This position offers exposure to a nationally recognized academic medical center and paths into perioperative careers.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of clinical or hospital experience preferred.
• BLS within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down operating rooms to ensure readiness for each surgical case.
• Clean and disinfect OR surfaces and equipment following infection control standards.
• Sort and dispose of contaminated materials per hospital guidelines.
• Transport patients to and from Surgery while providing comfort and observing safety needs (Main OR only).
• Stock supplies, maintain equipment, and support efficient room turnover.
• Work cooperatively with the surgical team in a high-acuity, time-sensitive environment.

Skills

Room setup

Infection control

Team collaboration

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UVA Health is seeking Surgical Support Technicians (SST) for the Main OR to support one of the busiest perioperative environments. The role emphasizes instrument setup, patient transport, and collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.

Entry-level friendly with onboarding and on-the-job training; BLS required within 2 months of hire. This position offers exposure to a nationally recognized academic medical center and paths into perioperative careers.