Operating Room Support Tech: Patient Care & Setup

McLeod Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach seeks a Patient Support Assistant to join the perioperative team, focusing on patient safety, comfort, and efficient operating room readiness under clinician guidance.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient positioning, equipment setup, sterile technique, and adherence to safety standards, infection control practices, and OSHA guidelines. Flexibility, punctuality and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• On the job training will be necessary.
• HS diploma is required.
• Experience in perioperative or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer service toward patients, visitors and team members.
• Assist in safe lifting, positioning, preparing and supporting patients for surgical procedures using proper body mechanics.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment free of clutter; correct hazards.
• Monitors work area to ensure equipment is in the correct location.
• Assists with setting up of OR space for patient procedures.
• Escalates concerns around unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, infection control practices and OSHA standards.
• Inventorying, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, and maintaining operating room equipment.
• Preparation, set up, and cleaning up of surgical supplies and equipment.
• Uses standard precautions and PPE when handling hazardous substances including blood and body fluids.
• Transports blood and specimens to/from the perioperative area and laboratory.
• Must be flexible, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

HS diploma

Job description

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach seeks a Patient Support Assistant to join the perioperative team, focusing on patient safety, comfort, and efficient operating room readiness under clinician guidance.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient positioning, equipment setup, sterile technique, and adherence to safety standards, infection control practices, and OSHA guidelines. Flexibility, punctuality and a willingness to learn are essential.