Surgical Technician - Day Shifts, No Nights or Call

Community Health Systems; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Susitna Surgery Center in Palmer, AK is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon and perioperative team. The role involves preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and maintaining infection control standards to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a technical school or related degree with 0–2 years OR experience and be BCLS certified. This full-time position offers a stable schedule, no night shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains the operating room for surgical cases, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies are properly organized and available by applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Assists the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgeon and passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently.
• Handles surgical instruments according to their instructions for use and ensures proper sterilization, inspection, and assembly.
• Performs point-of-use cleaning and carefully handles instruments in compliance with infection control and professional standards. Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning, draping, and transfer methods to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Maintains and updates physician preference cards, ensuring accurate supplies and instruments are available for procedures.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Contributes to perioperative team efficiency by restocking supplies, returning equipment to storage, and ensuring operating rooms are ready for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Aseptic technique

Sterilization

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Technical School/Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Susitna Surgery Center in Palmer, AK is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon and perioperative team. The role involves preparing sterile fields, passing instruments, and maintaining infection control standards to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a technical school or related degree with 0–2 years OR experience and be BCLS certified. This full-time position offers a stable schedule, no night shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.