Surgical Technologist | High-Impact OR Support & Sign-On

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

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.