Senior OR Surgical Instrument Specialist – Providence Anchorage

Providence; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK seeks a Senior OR Surgical Instrument Specialist to support clinical staff in the Operating Room, serve as a central point of contact for OR, SPD and General Stores, and help with case cart transport. The role is full-time, day shift, 40 hours per week.

Candidates should have 2 years of Sterile Processing/OR Scrub experience and hold one of the recognized national certifications at hire.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as Sterile Processing Technician or OR Scrub Technician.
• National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (upon hire) or
• National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (upon hire) or
• National Certified Instrument Specialist - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support for clinical staff in the Operating Room.
• Serve as the central point of contact for OR Clinical Staff, SPD, and General Stores.
• Assist with location and transport of case carts.
• Troubleshoot instrument problems and recommend alternatives when instrumentation is unavailable.
• Facilitate instrument fast turn-over process.
• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments in the Operating Room following guidelines and document the process.
• Assist OR staff in obtaining instrumentation and supplies for surgical procedures.

Skills

Sterile Processing

OR Scrub Technician

Education

National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution

National Certified Instrument Specialist - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

Job description

Description

We are hiring for Senior OR Surgical Instrument Specialist position at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!

Position is Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, 40 hours per week.

Responsible for providing assistance and support for clinical staff in the Operating Room. Serves as the central point of contact for OR Clinical Staff, SPD, and General Stores. Assists with location and transport of case carts. Troubleshoots instrument problems. Able to recommend alternatives when desired instrumentation is unavailable. Facilitates the instrument fast turn-over process. Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments in the Operating Room following recommended guidelines and provides accurate documentation for this process. Assists O.R. Clinical staff in obtaining necessary instrumentation and supplies for surgical procedures.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• 2 years Experience as Sterile Processing Technician or OR Scrub Technician.

• Upon hire: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association or

• Upon hire: National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or

• Upon hire: National Certified Instrument Specialist - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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About the Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $23.81 - $36.44
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.