OR Support Technician - Patient Care & OR Operations

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Harrisburg is seeking a Surgical Services Support Technician to assist nurses and clinicians in patient care tasks, maintain sterile fields, and support case flow in the operating room. You will work under supervision, ensure spaces are clean and organized, and help with equipment and instrument setup.

The role emphasizes effective communication with anesthesia and OR staff, adherence to hospital policies, safety practices, and ongoing learning to improve knowledge and performance.

Qualifications

• Perform patient care skills under RN supervision (safety first).
• Establish effective communication strategies within the team.
• Identify learning needs and seek guidance from preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Help move patients and position them under RN guidance.
• Assist with transporting specimens to the lab.
• Assist with opening supplies to establish a sterile field.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and department standards.
• Ensure safety checks and policy compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Team/support coordination

Safety awareness

Tools

Sterile field setup

OR equipment maintenance

Instrument tray setup

Job description

UPMC in Harrisburg is seeking a Surgical Services Support Technician to assist nurses and clinicians in patient care tasks, maintain sterile fields, and support case flow in the operating room. You will work under supervision, ensure spaces are clean and organized, and help with equipment and instrument setup.

The role emphasizes effective communication with anesthesia and OR staff, adherence to hospital policies, safety practices, and ongoing learning to improve knowledge and performance.