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 areas, and patient rooms. The role supports surgical and anesthesia caregivers by preparing and restocking equipment and supplies, cleaning surgical suites, assisting with room turnover, maintaining sterile technique, 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 may respond to code situations or provide emergency staffing support. Expanded duties may include completing Basic Aseptic Technique training and scrubbing into procedures to assist with tasks such as holding extremities, retractors, cameras, suction, or organs, within the scope of practice for support personnel. This is a part-time position scheduled for 30 hours per week at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah. Possible shift options are 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. The hourly range is $17.86–$23.21, with the actual rate 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.
Consult with the anesthesiologist and registered nurse to determine equipment, setup, and supply needs before procedures; anticipate and prepare for procedural requirements over time.
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 among the blood bank, OR, SDS, PACU, and laboratory or pathology departments while following verification and safety protocols.
Stock masks, surgical attire, and other supplies in the OR, SDS, and PACU, as directed.
Perform additional facility-assigned support duties, which may include 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.
When trained and assigned, scrub, gown, and glove independently and support the surgeon as directed, consistent with the role's scope of practice.
Respond to code situations and provide emergency staffing support as required.
Promote the organization's mission, vision, and values.