Surgical Services Support Technician

Intermountain Healthcare; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare's St. Marys Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Surgical Services Support Technician to safely transport patients, assist with turnover, and maintain sterile technique across OR, PACU, and SDS environments.

The role emphasizes teamwork with anesthesia and nursing staff, rapid response to cases, and adherence to safety protocols while supporting on-call and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required for Healthcare Providers.
• 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, assisting with lifting and positioning as needed.
• Consults with the anesthesiologist and RN to determine equipment, setup and supply needs prior to procedures.
• Prepare and restock case carts, dispose of sharps, and send carts to Sterile Processing for reprocessing.
• Set up fluid warmers, invasive lines and sterile supplies for anesthesia procedures when assigned.
• Turnover ORs by cleaning surfaces, removing trash, and preparing the room for the next case.
• Transport blood products and specimens to/from blood bank, OR, SDS, PACU and pathology labs with proper verification and safety protocols.
• Stock supplies in OR and SDS/PACU as directed.
• Complete training to scrub, gown, and glove as needed and support the surgeon per scope of practice.

Skills

Patient Transport

Transfers

Cleaning

Sterile Technique

Multitasking

Communication

Infection Control

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA (Preferred)

BLS Certification

Basic Aseptic Technique Training

Job description

Job Description:The Surgical Services Support Technician is responsible for safely transporting patients to and from the operating room (OR) or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This role includes organizing and restocking equipment, cleaning surgical suites, assisting with room turnover, maintaining sterile technique, supporting OR and anesthesia caregiver requests, and transporting specimens and blood following safe verification policies.The Surgical Services Support Technician is expected to be able to assist with prompt case turnovers prioritizing a clean and organized OR, SDS, PACU, or patient environment. Essential duties include working closely with the surgical team and adapting to dynamic situations. The technician may also need to respond to code situations and assist as required. Promoting the health organization’s mission, vision, and values is also a key expectation.Expanded duties may include scrubbing into procedures and assisting by holding extremities, retractors, cameras, suction, or organs. Caregivers in this role are trained in Basic Aseptic Technique.Shift DetailsFull-time, 40 hours/week. Set schedule determined after orientation. Requires on-call and weekendsEssential FunctionsTransports patients safely to and from the OR holding area, PACU or patient rooms, utilizing proper patient handling techniques, and assists with lifting positioning, and transferring patients as needed.Consults with the anesthesiologist and registered nurse (RN) to determine equipment, setup, and supply needs prior to procedures. In time, anticipates procedural requirements and proactively prepares the room with the necessary equipment and supplies.Processes post-surgical case carts by safely discarding sharps, emptying suction canisters, redistributing unused supplies, and sending carts to the Sterile Processing Department for reprocessing.Sets up fluid warmers, invasive lines, and sterile supplies for anesthesia procedures, when assigned.Ensures timely turnover of operating rooms by cleaning all surfaces, removing trash and soiled linen, mopping beneath the OR bed, and preparing the room thoroughly for the next surgical case.Transports blood products and specimens to and from the blood bank, OR, SDS, PACU, and laboratory/pathology departments, ensuring strict adherence to all verification and safety protocols.When assigned, stocks supplies such as masks and surgical attire in the OR, as well as dietary and storeroom supplies in SDS and PACU, or other supplies as directed by the facility.Performs additional duties as assigned by the facility, which may include verifying and logging warmer temperatures, checking eyewash stations, maintaining the utility room, and other support tasks as needed.Maintains proper traffic patterns and adheres to sanitation protocols for surgical and anesthesia instruments and equipment.Expanded duties may include completing training in Basic Aseptic Technique, learning to scrub, gown, and glove independently, and attentively supporting the surgeon as directed, in accordance with the scope of practice for support personnel.SkillsPatient Transport & TransfersGeneral CleaningCleaning Machinery OperationsPatient Care AssistanceSterile TechniqueMultitasking & Time ManagementMedical TerminologyInfection ControlInventory ManagementMinimum QualificationsBasic 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.Preferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent.Prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).Prior experience or education in a health-related field or public service setting.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for caregiver to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require caregiver to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$17.86 - $23.21We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. 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