Surgical Technician - Susitna Surgery Center - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

CHS Career Site; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Susitna Surgery Center in Palmer, AK is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the perioperative team and deliver high-quality patient care. You will prepare and maintain sterile fields, assist with procedures, and ensure instruments and supplies are ready and properly used.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, adherence to hospital policies, and teamwork. This position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, with day shifts and no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of operating room surgical technician experience.
• Technical School or Associate degree in related field.
• BCLS certification required; CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains operating room for surgical cases with aseptic technique.
• Assists surgeon by passing instruments and supplies accurately.
• Handles instruments per guidelines and ensures sterilization and inspection.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts for patient safety.
• Assists in patient positioning and draping during procedures.
• Maintains physician preference cards and ensures supplies are available.
• Cleans, reprocesses, and sterilizes instruments following protocols.
• Restocks supplies and prepares rooms for subsequent cases.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Why Join Us?

• Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
• Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
• We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
• Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
• Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.

Susitna Surgery Center:

2490 S Woodworth Loop #100 | Palmer, AK | 99645

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday | 7:00AM-4:30PM

8 Hour Shifts Available

No Nights, No Weekends or Call Hours**

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for qualified Surgical Technicians!

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician collaborates with the surgeon and perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. This role prepares and maintains sterile surgical fields, assists with procedures, and ensures instruments and supplies are used appropriately. The Surgical Technician adheres to infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and aseptic techniques.
• Strong understanding of sterilization methods and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure procedural accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.