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.
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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
- 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: 2025-11-19T16:30:17.613Z
## 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:**
…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.
- 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

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.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Patient Care Tech
Senior PCT / Unit Secretary
PCT III — precepting new hires
Nursing school on tuition support
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
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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