Perioperative Support Technician

Logan Health Medical Center • Kalispell, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to be the unsung hero of the operating room? At [Your Healthcare System], we’re looking for a Perioperative Support Technician to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This is your chance to work behind the scenes and make a real impact in delivering exceptional patient care—while keeping the OR running like a well-oiled machine.

Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Why You’ll Love This Role Be the glue of the surgical team: From preparing the OR with instruments and supplies to safely transporting equipment and specimens, you’ll help ensure every procedure runs smoothly. A day that’s never dull: No two days are the same as you assist with equipment setup, turnover, and cleaning—all while keeping infection control top of mind. Work with a team that cares: Collaborate with amazing coworkers who share your passion for precision, safety, and patient care.

Requirements

• A self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Confident and calm under pressure, with exceptional communication skills.
• Passionate about maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient operating room.
• Two years of Surgical Aide experience preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Current HS AED CPR required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ Surgical Aide experience preferred. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Current HS AED CPR required.
• Previous working knowledge of the correct use of cleaning equipment and devices, such as mops, vacuums, scrubbers and polishing machines required.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and surgical tools is a plus.
• Previous experience with surgical equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare OR rooms with all the essentials: instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with the safe transport of patients and equipment.
• Perform turnover and terminal cleaning of OR suites, ensuring every detail is spotless.
• Support the surgical team during procedures, keeping everything running seamlessly.
• Check and stock anesthesia carts and maintain surgical equipment.
• Contribute to infection control and quality improvement processes to keep patients safe.
• Exhibits an excellent working knowledge of aseptic techniques and Universal Precautions and applies to phases of OR operations.
• Performs turnover of the OR Suite by removing all contaminated materials and properly cleaning all appropriate surfaces.
• Assists in performing terminal cleaning and completes all assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment.
• Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and proper set up for procedures.
• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to ensure the cleanliness of the entire operating room (OR) area, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Same Day Surgery, and Endoscopy.
• Remains calm and professional in all interactions and consistently exhibits effective communication, customer service, and team building skills.
• Assists in the safe transport of patients to and from stretchers, beds and the appropriate location(s).
• Assists the surgical team during operative procedures per department procedures.
• Assists with anesthesia checking and stocking of carts/machines.
• Exhibits knowledge of infection control plan and quality improvement processes.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment and cleans equipment, etc. per department protocol.
• Responds to and accepts responsibilities for calls in a timely and appropriate manner.

Benefits

• A supportive, dynamic work environment where your contributions truly matter.
• Opportunities for growth and learning in the exciting field of perioperative services.
• Competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED