Surgical Technician - Providence Kodiak Island

Providence Health Plan Group; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center in Kodiak, AK is hiring a Surgical Technician II for the Surgery Department. This full-time, day-shift role supports surgeons and staff by maintaining a sterile environment and preparing instruments for procedures.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology Program, national certification, and BLS within 30 days of hire. Prior OR scrubbing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• National certification required upon hire (NBSTSA CST) or NCCT CST.
• Within 30 days of hire: BLS certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Assist Surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and handle instruments accordingly.
• Decontaminate and sterilize equipment and supplies.
• Provide professional, patient-centered support in the OR.

Skills

Operating room experience

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

BLS certification

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology Program

National Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA)

National Tech in Surgery - Certified (NCCT)

Job description

Description

We are hiring for Surgical Technician positions in the Surgery Department at Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center in Kodiak, AK!

Position: Full-time, Day Shift, 40 Hours Per Week.

$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.

The Surgical Technician II provides support by anticipating the needs of the Surgeon and other surgical personnel by performing tasks that assist in the care and treatment of patients during the surgical process while maintaining a sterile work environment at all times. Performs decontamination of equipment, instruments and completes sterilization process. Maintains a positive and professional image when interacting with patients, their families, physicians, employees and general public.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Kodiak 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.

• Upon hire: National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or

• Upon hire: National Tech in Surgery - Certified - National Center for Competency Testing

• Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

• 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. 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. 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.