Surgical Tech – Day Shift, 401(k) & Tuition Aid

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000

Educational Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, AK seeks a Surgical Tech to support the surgical team in the OR. The technician will prepare sterile fields, pass instruments, and ensure supplies and instruments are properly sterilized and counted.

The role requires knowledge of aseptic technique, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure with the perioperative team. BCLS is required; CST preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the operating room for surgical cases with aseptic technique.
• Assist the surgical team by passing instruments accurately and efficiently.
• Sterilize, inspect, and assemble instruments according to protocol.
• Perform point-of-use cleaning and instrument counts with circulating nurse.
• Assist in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods for safety.
• Maintain physician preference cards and ensure supplies are available.
• Reprocess and sterilize instruments following established protocols.
• Restock supplies and ensure operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintain reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Sterilization methods

Anticipate surgeon needs

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking under pressure

Education

Technical school graduate in Surgical Technology or PN

Associate degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, AK seeks a Surgical Tech to support the surgical team in the OR. The technician will prepare sterile fields, pass instruments, and ensure supplies and instruments are properly sterilized and counted.

The role requires knowledge of aseptic technique, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure with the perioperative team. BCLS is required; CST preferred.