Surgery Technician Lead, Surgery Center

Central Peninsula Hospital, Inc.; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Peninsula Hospital, Inc. in Soldotna, Alaska, seeks a Lead Surgical Technician to support surgical operations at the outpatient center. The role provides expert technical assistance, guides the team, and coordinates essential functions in the OR and SPD to ensure sterile and efficient workflow.

You will help with pre- and post-operative needs, manage task distribution, and liaise with nursing leadership to maintain compliance and safety in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years OR operation room experience.
• BLSP (CPR) from the American Heart Association.
• CRCST certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical teams during procedures.
• Maintain inventory and documentation for OR and SPD.
• Oversee OR and SPD technician processes and sterilization protocols.
• Coordinate task distribution and support pre- and post-operative needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and a safe, sterile environment.

Skills

OR operations

Sterile processing

Team leadership

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CRCST certification

Job description

Surgical Services

Full Time , Day , Full Time Flex 10 hr

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Surgical Technician at the outpatient surgery center plays a critical role in supporting surgical operations through expert technical assistance, team guidance, and coordination of essential functions within the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This position provides oversight to OR and SPD technician processes, ensuring adherence to best practices, proper sterilization protocols, and efficient workflow management. Responsibilities include assisting surgical teams during procedures, maintaining inventory and documentation, and facilitating communication with nursing leadership.

In addition to technical duties, the Lead Surgical Technician helps ensure seamless surgical operations by managing task distribution among technicians, supporting both pre- and post-operative needs, and contributing to regulatory compliance. This position is essential to maintaining a safe, sterile, and well-coordinated surgical environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• A minimum of two (2) years of Clinical/Hospital Operation Room experience
• BLSP (CPR) from the American Heart Association
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within 6 months of employment