Surgical Services Support Technician PRN

Intermountain Health•Riverton, NJ

6d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Services Support Technician safely transports patients to and from the operating room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and other care areas. The role supports surgical services by organizing and restocking equipment, cleaning surgical suites, assisting with room turnover, maintaining sterile technique, responding to OR and anesthesia caregiver requests, and transporting blood products and specimens according to verification and safety protocols. The technician works closely with the surgical team, adapts to changing situations, and helps ensure prompt case turnovers and clean, organized OR, SDS, PACU, and patient environments. The role may include responding to code situations and providing emergency staffing support. Expanded duties may include training in Basic Aseptic Technique and, where assigned and within scope, scrubbing into procedures and assisting the surgeon with tasks such as holding extremities, retractors, cameras, suction, or organs.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers, or complete certification within three months of employment.
Pass the Basic Aseptic Technique class within 90 days of hire or transfer into the role.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to fulfill on-call and weekend shift requirements and provide emergency staffing support as needed.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients to and from the OR holding area, PACU, and patient rooms, using proper handling techniques and assisting with lifting, positioning, and transfers as needed.
Consult with the anesthesiologist and RN to determine equipment, setup, and supply needs before procedures; develop the ability to anticipate requirements and prepare rooms proactively.
Process post-surgical case carts by safely discarding sharps, emptying suction canisters, redistributing unused supplies, and sending carts to Sterile Processing for reprocessing.
Set up fluid warmers, invasive lines, and sterile supplies for anesthesia procedures when assigned.
Turn over operating rooms promptly by cleaning surfaces, removing trash and soiled linen, mopping beneath the OR bed, and preparing the room for the next case.
Transport blood products and specimens between the blood bank, OR, SDS, PACU, and laboratory or pathology departments, following verification and safety protocols.
Stock masks, surgical attire, dietary and storeroom supplies, and other designated supplies in the OR, SDS, and PACU.
Perform additional facility support duties as assigned, such as logging warmer temperatures, checking eyewash stations, and maintaining the utility room.
Maintain proper traffic patterns and follow sanitation protocols for surgical and anesthesia instruments and equipment.
Complete Basic Aseptic Technique training and, if assigned, learn to scrub, gown, and glove independently and support the surgeon as directed within the scope of practice.
Respond to code situations and provide emergency staffing support as needed.
Promote the health organization's mission, vision, and values.