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Surgical Services Support Technician

  • HarrisburgPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedNovember 12, 2025

Pay$19.00–$28.60 / hr

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About this role

The Surgical Services Support Technician may perform assigned tasks which directly contribute to the care of patients and other patient related services as directed and under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Clinician. Provide support to the staff to facilitate the case flow within Surgical Services.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
  • Suggest and support change within the department/organization.
  • Perform patient care skills working with preceptor (RN) in a safe manner according to policy and procedure.
  • Constructively receive feedback and direction.
  • Identify and communicate learning needs to their preceptor.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the impact of his/her behavior on the efficient functioning of the department/organization.
  • Seek out appropriate nursing, physician or other health care team intervention.
  • Take action to improve knowledge, skill and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.
  • Maintain an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including but not limited to: completing safety checks, keeping the department and OR rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment.
  • Assist with patient positioning under the supervision of an RN.
  • Assist with transporting specimens to the lab.
  • Assist with opening supplies and equipment to establish a sterile field.
  • Assist with care, cleaning, and maintenance of all specialty equipment, including, but not limited to, lasers, video towers, microscopes, positioning supplies.
  • Assist nurses with the set-up and ordering of instrument trays. Check daily with SPD for broken instruments, and incomplete trays.
  • Effectively communicate with anesthesia and operating room staff to assure daily operating room assignments are prioritized at the start of each shift. Remains accessible in operating rooms at all times.
  • Assist to move patients on and off bed in the OR suite.
  • Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
  • Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
  • Ensure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
  • Identify need and/or provide patient/family education.
  • High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience, preferably within a customer service or healthcare role. 
  • -OR-Enrollment in any healthcare training program that requires clinical rotations with at least 1 clinical rotation completed.
  • Microcomputer experience preferred.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.


    ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.00–$28.60 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Surgical Services Support Technician — Harrisburg, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)

Surgical Services Support Technician at Pepper Health, Harrisburg. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.

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# Surgical Services Support Technician

- Location: Harrisburg, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Harrisburg
- Pay: $19.00–$28.60 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-11-12T11:15:30.66Z

## Description

The Surgical Services Support Technician may perform assigned tasks which directly contribute to the care of patients and other patient related services as directed and under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Clinician. Provide support to the staff to facilitate the case flow within Surgical Services.

**Responsibilities:**
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania's capital on the Susquehanna — river trails, a revitalized downtown, and our Harrisburg campus and regional labs, the diagnostic engine for the whole eastern network.

About working in Harrisburg
  • Pepper Health Harrisburg
  • Regional Laboratory Campus
  • Riverfront Primary Care

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. Graduate nurse at Pepper

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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