Surgical Services Support Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Surgical Services Support Technician to transport patients to and from the OR or PACU, restock equipment, clean suites, and assist with room turnover. The role requires adherence to sterile techniques, coordination with anesthesia and nursing staff, and timely response to procedural needs.

The position includes on-call responsibilities and potential expansion to scrubbing and assisting in procedures as needed, supporting a safe and

Qualifications

• 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 using proper handling techniques.
• Consults with anesthesiologist and RN to determine equipment needs.
• Prepares room with necessary equipment ahead of procedures.
• Manages post-surgical case carts and reprocessing workflows.
• Sets up fluid warmers and sterile supplies for anesthesia.
• Ensures timely OR turnover with cleaning and setup.
• Transports blood products and specimens following safety protocols.
• Stocks supplies in OR, SDS, and PACU as directed.
• Verifies temperatures and maintains auxiliary rooms as needed.
• Supports surgeon and staff per scope of practice.

Skills

Patient Transport & Transfers

General Cleaning

Cleaning Machinery Operations

Patient Care Assistance

Sterile Technique

Multitasking & Time Management

Medical Terminology

Infection Control

Inventory Management

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 and Schedule

This position is full time at 40 hours per week. The shift for this position is Monday-Friday, 6:50AM - 3:20PM. Call is required, 4 shifts per scheduling period which includes nights and weeks.

Work Location

This position will work in the Operating Rooms at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Essential Functions

• Transports 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.

Skills

• Patient Transport & Transfers
• General Cleaning
• Cleaning Machinery Operations
• Patient Care Assistance
• Sterile Technique
• Multitasking & Time Management
• Medical Terminology
• Infection Control
• Inventory Management

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• High 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 Requirements

Ongoing 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.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $17.86 - $23.21. The hourly rate is dependent upon experience.

Benefits

We 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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Additional Information

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Education Support

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Other Information

All positions subject to close without notice.