Surgical Services Support Technician
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 patient areas. The role supports surgical and anesthesia teams by organizing and restocking equipment and supplies, cleaning surgical suites, assisting with room turnover, maintaining sterile technique, responding to caregiver requests, and transporting specimens and blood according to verification and safety policies. The technician works closely with the surgical team, adapts to changing situations, and may respond to code situations as needed. The position also supports the health organization's mission, vision, and values. Expanded duties may include completing training in Basic Aseptic Technique and scrubbing into procedures to assist with holding extremities, retractors, cameras, suction, or organs, within the scope of practice for support personnel. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The posting states that no call or weekend work is required.
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 determine equipment, setup, and supply needs before procedures; learn to anticipate requirements and prepare the room.
- 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 OR masks and surgical attire, along with dietary, storeroom, SDS, and PACU supplies, or other supplies as directed.
- Perform additional assigned duties, which may include logging warmer temperatures, checking eyewash stations, maintaining the utility room, and other support tasks.
- Maintain proper traffic patterns and follow sanitation protocols for surgical and anesthesia instruments and equipment.
- When assigned, complete Basic Aseptic Technique training, 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 support as required.
Benefits
- A benefits package described as covering programs that support wellness across physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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