Surgical Patient Care Technician - OR & Pre/Post Support

Park City Surgery Center; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Park City Surgery Center is seeking a dependable and experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our orthopedic surgical team. This role supports both clinical care and logistics in a fast-paced environment, requiring proactive, detail-oriented collaboration with the surgical team.

The ideal candidate will assist with preop/postop patient care, document vital signs, and help prepare patients for procedures while maintaining safety and comfort throughout the surgical journey.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Previous OR tech/anesthesia tech/related role preferred.
• Ability to lift, transport, and position patients safely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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

BLS Certification

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Park City Surgery Center is seeking a dependable and experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our orthopedic surgical team. This role supports both clinical care and logistics in a fast-paced environment, requiring proactive, detail-oriented collaboration with the surgical team.

The ideal candidate will assist with preop/postop patient care, document vital signs, and help prepare patients for procedures while maintaining safety and comfort throughout the surgical journey.