Surgical Services Support Technician

13200 McKay-Dee Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health McKay‑Dee Hospital is seeking a part-time Surgical Services Support Technician to transport patients, stock equipment, and maintain sterile technique across the operating suite. You will collaborate with caregivers to prepare rooms, handle supplies, and assist during procedures in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork, with 24 hours per week on a variety of 8‑hour shifts.

Qualifications

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

• Transport patients safely to and from the OR, PACU and patient rooms using proper patient handling techniques, and assist with lifting, positioning and transferring patients as needed.
• Consult with anesthesiologist and registered nurse to determine equipment, setup and supply needs prior to procedures.
• Anticipate procedural requirements and proactively prepare the room with the necessary equipment and supplies.
• Process post-surgical case carts: safely discard sharps, empty suction canisters, redistribute unused supplies and send carts to the Sterile Processing Department.
• Set up fluid warmers, invasive lines and sterile supplies for anesthesia procedures when assigned.
• Ensure 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.
• Transport 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.
• Stock supplies such as masks and surgical attire in the OR, and dietary and storeroom supplies in SDS and PACU, as directed by the facility.
• Perform additional duties such as verifying and logging warmer temperatures, checking eyewash stations, maintaining the utility room and other support tasks as needed.
• Maintain proper traffic patterns and adhere to sanitation protocols for surgical and anesthesia instruments and equipment.
• Respond to code situations and assist as required.

Skills

Patient Transport

Cleaning

Sterile Technique

Multitasking

Medical Terminology

Infection Control

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA experience preferred

Health-related field education preferred

Job description

The Surgical Services Support Technician is a frontline member of the surgical team responsible for transporting patients, restocking equipment, cleaning, and maintaining sterile technique throughout the operating suite.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from the OR, PACU and patient rooms using proper patient handling techniques, and assist with lifting, positioning and transferring patients as needed.
• Consult with anesthesiologist and registered nurse to determine equipment, setup and supply needs prior to procedures.
• Anticipate procedural requirements and proactively prepare the room with the necessary equipment and supplies.
• Process post‑surgical case carts: safely discard sharps, empty suction canisters, redistribute unused supplies and send carts to the Sterile Processing Department.
• Set up fluid warmers, invasive lines and sterile supplies for anesthesia procedures when assigned.
• Ensure 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.
• Transport 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.
• Stock supplies such as masks and surgical attire in the OR, and dietary and storeroom supplies in SDS and PACU, as directed by the facility.
• Perform additional duties such as verifying and logging warmer temperatures, checking eyewash stations, maintaining the utility room and other support tasks as needed.
• Maintain proper traffic patterns and adhere to sanitation protocols for surgical and anesthesia instruments and equipment.
• Respond to code situations and assist as required.

Skills

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

Shift Details

Part‑time, 24 hours/week. 8‑hour shifts. Monday‑Friday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. 12‑hour shifts, Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Location

Intermountain Health McKay‑Dee Hospital

Work City: Ogden, Work State: Utah

Salary

The hourly range for this position is $17.86 – $23.21. Actual hourly rate 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.

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.

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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.

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PEAK Program

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Job Evaluation Statement

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.