Surgical Technologist

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support surgeons during a variety of procedures in Alaska. You will scrub in, prepare sterile instruments, and ensure sterility while adapting to surgeon preferences and patient needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CST preferred (or certification obtainable within six months). Valid BLS and SEARHC competency requirements apply; prior experience with sterile technique is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) preferred; if not certified, certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Current BLS certification or within three months of hire; competency assessments required within stated intervals.
• Clinical competency assessment and high risk competency are required by SEARHC.
• Experience with anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, and sterile technique is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs in on surgical procedures under nurse supervision.
• Anticipates surgeon preferences for materials/instruments and responds accordingly.
• Updates nurse on equipment needs; demonstrates clinical judgment and adaptability.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and medications for procedures.
• Disassembles/reassembles instruments and prepares them for sterilization.
• Monitors sterility of materials and inventories supplies; supports QA in patient care.
• Develops educational materials and contributes to department learning initiatives.
• Provides backup call for emergency cases requiring two surgical technicians.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist Certification (CST)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Clinical Competency Assessment

High Risk Competency SEARHC

Job description

Pay Range: Pay Range:$27.81 - $38.62 Provides support to surgeons to ensure the highest quality care to patients during surgical procedures. SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more. HOT JOB! *************************************************************** $25,000 Sign on Bonus! $10,000 Relocation Bonus!

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Scrubs in on surgical procedures, under professional nurse supervision, for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries.
• Anticipates the surgeon’s preference for certain materials or instruments and be able to respond to these preferences in advance.
• Updates Nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment; adaptable to changing patient needs.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures.
• Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that needs cleaning (within the scope of instructed nursing personnel duties) and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care.
• Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies and order as needed.
• Develops/implements educational programs and learning aids for the area/department (i.e. in-service classes, special projects, learning aids, patient care standards).
• Provides input regarding the need for change in policies, procedures and patient care standards.
• Back up call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians.

Other Functions

• Participates in assigned committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• High School Diploma or GED Completion of a technologist training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) preferred; if not certified, certification must be obtained within six months of hire or in certain instances, “on the job training” specific experience greater than five years may substitute for certification.
• Current BLS certification or within three months of hire and bi-annually thereafter Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year
• Experience Required Experience is preferred Knowledge of Anatomy and physiology with appropriate instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, prosthetic devices and other supplies Wound healing and complications Normal growth, development and life cycle changes, including physical, behavioral characteristics of individuals for which nursing care is provided. Skills in Sterile technique and processing Patient positioning Ability to Handle requests that are made during the surgery.
• Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Surgical Technician Certification - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Southeast Alaska is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes, proudest Native cultures, and thriving pioneer spirits. SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) helps to keep it healthy. Every career with SEARHC comes with a positive work culture, a team with shared values, and competitive benefits. SEARHC offers sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses, Hot Jobs and Certified Nurses Assistants. At SEARHC, we are passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of our team as well as the communities we serve.

We Embody our Values: Respect Cultural Identity Service Professionalism Compassion