Surgical Services Support Technician

Intermountain Health

3d•$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), holding area, and patient rooms. The role supports surgical and anesthesia teams by organizing and restocking equipment and supplies, preparing rooms, assisting with room turnover, maintaining sterile technique, and transporting blood products and specimens in accordance with verification and safety protocols. The technician works closely with the surgical team, adapts to changing situations, and may respond to code situations or provide emergency staffing support. The position includes cleaning surgical suites and other patient-care environments, processing post-surgical case carts, and completing additional facility support duties. Expanded duties may include completing Basic Aseptic Technique training, scrubbing, gowning and gloving independently, and assisting during procedures within the scope of practice for support personnel. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 6:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. On-call coverage is required for four shifts per scheduling period, including nights and weekends. The hourly pay range is $17.86–$23.21, depending on experience.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers, or completion 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 registered nurse to identify equipment, setup, and supply needs before procedures, and prepare rooms proactively as experience permits.
Process post-surgical case carts by disposing of sharps safely, emptying suction canisters, redistributing unused supplies, and sending carts to the Sterile Processing Department.
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 among the blood bank, OR, SDS, PACU, and laboratory or pathology departments while following verification and safety protocols.
Stock masks, surgical attire, dietary and storeroom supplies, and other supplies as directed.
Perform additional facility support duties, which may include logging warmer temperatures, checking eyewash stations, and maintaining the utility room.
Maintain appropriate traffic patterns and sanitation protocols for surgical and anesthesia instruments and equipment.
Complete Basic Aseptic Technique training and, when expanded duties are assigned, learn to scrub, gown, and glove independently and support the surgeon as directed within the scope of practice.
Work collaboratively with the surgical team, adapt to dynamic situations, respond to code situations, and assist as required.
Promote the health organization's mission, vision, and values.