OR Transport & Turnover Technician

Intermountain Health; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Surgical Services Support Technician to help safely transport patients to and from the OR and PACU, restock equipment, and maintain sterile technique. The role supports the surgical team and promotes efficient case turnover in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You'll assist with room setup, communicate with anesthesia staff, and help with specimen transport while adhering to safety and aseptic standards. On-call and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers, or completion 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

• Transports patients safely to and from the OR holding area, PACU or patient rooms, using proper handling techniques and assisting with lifting/transferring as needed.
• Consults with the anesthesiologist and RN to determine equipment, setup, and supply needs prior to procedures and prepares room accordingly.
• Processes post-surgical case carts by safely discarding sharps, emptying suction canisters, and sending carts to Sterile Processing for reprocessing.
• Sets up fluid warmers, invasive lines, and sterile supplies for anesthesia procedures when assigned.
• Ensures timely OR turnover by cleaning surfaces, removing trash, and preparing the room for the next case.
• Transports blood products and specimens to/from blood bank, OR, SDS, PACU, and pathology departments following safety protocols.
• Stocks supplies in OR/SDS/PACU as directed and performs other duties as assigned by the facility.
• Maintains sanitation and proper traffic flow for instruments and equipment.
• Expanded duties may include training in Basic Aseptic Technique, scrubbing, gowning, and gloving 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

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA Certification

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Surgical Services Support Technician to help safely transport patients to and from the OR and PACU, restock equipment, and maintain sterile technique. The role supports the surgical team and promotes efficient case turnover in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You'll assist with room setup, communicate with anesthesia staff, and help with specimen transport while adhering to safety and aseptic standards. On-call and weekend shifts are required.