Surgical Technician - Providence Alaska Medical Center

Providence; Big Lake (AK); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center is hiring Surgical Technicians for multiple openings in Anchorage. Positions involve assisting the surgical team, handling instruments, and maintaining a sterile field.

Eligible external hires may receive a $10,000 signing bonus and relocation assistance. Requirements include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program, CST or NTS-C certification upon hire, BLS within 30 days, and 1 year OR experience or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program (CAAHEP) or equivalent.
• National Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification upon hire.
• National Tech in Surgery – Certified (NTS-C) upon hire.
• National Provider BLS from American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, RN’s and surgical staff during procedures.
• Handle instruments, supplies and equipment and maintain sterile environment.

Education

Surgical Technology program

National Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

National Tech in Surgery – Certified (NTS-C)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Description

This posting is for multiple openings of Surgical Technician position at Providence Anchorage.

• 2 positions open for Full time, 1.0 FTE, Variable shifts, 40 hours per week schedules.
• $10,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
• Relocation Assistance available for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Works with surgeons, Anesthesiologists, RN's, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care during surgery. Handles Instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, anticipates the needs of the surgeon in providing these, and maintains a sterile environment.

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

• Coursework/Training: Graduation from a Surgical Technology Program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAAHEP) or other program accredited by the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist or completion of a Surgical Technician Military Training program.
• National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire or
• National Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year of Operating Room experience for candidates who have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology Program or have completed other accredited programs by the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist or completion of a Surgical Technician Military Training program. Candidates with equivalent other or at least six months of on the job clinical training must have minimum one year operating room experience scrubbing on surgical procedures.

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. 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.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Pay Range: $33.17 - $50.74

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.