Day-Shift OR Surgical Tech with Robust Benefits

CHS; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Matching

Student Loan Support

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

CHS in Alaska is seeking a Surgical Technician for day shift to support a fast-paced perioperative team. You will prepare and maintain sterile fields, assist with procedures, and ensure instruments and supplies are properly used and tracked to support optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires sterile technique expertise, adherence to infection prevention standards, and the ability to work closely with surgeons and nurses in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program is required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences is required or preferred.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases with sterile technique.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments and supplies efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments per instructions and ensures sterilization and inspection.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfers for safety and comfort.
• Maintains physician preference cards and ensures supplies are ready for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments per protocol and infection control standards.
• Restocks supplies and returns equipment to storage to keep OR ready for next cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Education

Technical School Surgical Tech or PN program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology/Applied Sciences

Job description

CHS in Alaska is seeking a Surgical Technician for day shift to support a fast-paced perioperative team. You will prepare and maintain sterile fields, assist with procedures, and ensure instruments and supplies are properly used and tracked to support optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires sterile technique expertise, adherence to infection prevention standards, and the ability to work closely with surgeons and nurses in a high-stakes environment.