Operating Room Support Technician - Patient Transport

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital is seeking a Surgical Services Support Technician to safely transport patients to and from the OR/PACU, restock equipment, and assist with room turnover while maintaining sterile technique. Expanded duties may include scrubbing into procedures and assisting by holding extremities, retractors, and suction.

The role requires on-call availability and strong collaboration with the surgical team to ensure efficient case turnover and a safe patient

Qualifications

• BLS certification within three (3) months of employment.
• Pass Basic Aseptic Technique class within 90 days of hire or transfer into role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to fulfill on-call and weekend shift requirements and provide emergency staffing support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from the OR holding area, PACU or patient rooms, and assist with lifting, positioning, and transferring patients as needed.
• Consult with the anesthesiologist and RN to determine equipment, setup, and supply needs prior to procedures.
• Prepare the room with necessary equipment and supplies and ensure timely turnover of operating rooms by cleaning surfaces and removing trash.
• Transport blood products and specimens to and from the blood bank, OR, SDS, PACU, and lab while following verification and safety protocols.
• Stock supplies in the OR, SDS, and PACU as directed; assist with basic aseptic tasks and support the surgeon as needed.

Skills

Patient Transport & Transfers

General Cleaning

Cleaning Machinery Operations

Patient Care Assistance

Sterile Technique

Multitasking & Time Management

Medical Terminology

Infection Control

Inventory Management

Education

BLS certification for Healthcare Providers

Basic Aseptic Technique training

Job description

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital is seeking a Surgical Services Support Technician to safely transport patients to and from the OR/PACU, restock equipment, and assist with room turnover while maintaining sterile technique. Expanded duties may include scrubbing into procedures and assisting by holding extremities, retractors, and suction.

The role requires on-call availability and strong collaboration with the surgical team to ensure efficient case turnover and a safe patient