Ortho Surgery PCT: Patient Care & OR Support

Surgery Partners, Inc; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. seeks a dependable Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support both clinical care and logistical operations in a fast-paced orthopedic surgical environment.

You will assist nursing with preop/postop care, record vitals, and help prepare patients for surgery while maintaining safety and cleanliness across OR suites. The role requires strong communication and teamwork, the ability to lift and position patients safely, and BLS certification (or ability to obtain on hire).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Experience as OR tech/anesthesia tech or related role preferred.
• Ability to lift, transport, and position patients safely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with preoperative and postoperative patient care in a fast-paced Same Day Surgery environment.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs, height, weight, and pain levels upon admission and discharge.
• Prepare patients for surgery by ensuring proper identification, gowning, and comfort.
• Assist with patient hygiene, mobility, and activities of daily living as needed.
• Assist with patient transport, positioning, and preparation before and after surgery.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during pre-op and post-op transitions.
• Transport patients safely to and from pre-op, OR, PACU, and discharge areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, operating rooms, stretchers, and equipment.
• Assist with turning over operating rooms between cases, including waste removal, surface cleaning, and linen changes.
• Stock and prepare OR suites and patient care areas with necessary surgical and anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Set up and maintain anesthesia machines and equipment before, during, and after procedures.
• Adhere to infection control, sterilization, and patient safety standards at all times.
• Document patient care activities accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with nursing, surgical, and anesthesia teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals and families throughout their surgical experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc. seeks a dependable Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support both clinical care and logistical operations in a fast-paced orthopedic surgical environment.

You will assist nursing with preop/postop care, record vitals, and help prepare patients for surgery while maintaining safety and cleanliness across OR suites. The role requires strong communication and teamwork, the ability to lift and position patients safely, and BLS certification (or ability to obtain on hire).