Surgical Technologist II

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Child Care Facility

Education Assistance

Tuition Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in Alaska seeks a Surgical Technologist II to support surgical teams and maintain a sterile, safe environment for procedures. The role ensures supplies and instrumentation are prepared, and assists surgeons throughout operative steps.

Strong knowledge of OR safety and sterility is essential. You will work under supervision, with duties ranging from instrument handling to assisting with dressings and recovery, contributing to high-quality patient care in a

Qualifications

• Non-supervisory – a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of an Accredited Program in Surgical Technology.
• Two years of operating room experience may be substituted for education.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

Responsibilities

• ALL
• In cooperation with the Circulating Nurse, reviews surgeon preference card to obtain supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for the planned procedure. Consults with the surgeon, if needed, to identify individualized patient care needs.
• Develops and maintains the sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Practices scrub responsibilities and prepares the sterile field with instrumentation and supplies for the procedure. Verifies instrumentation and equipment is in proper working order before procedure begins.
• Gowns and gloves members of the surgical team and assists with draping the patient.
• Performs surgical counts for sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, and other devices as required with the Circulating Nurse at the designated intervals, following Operating Room Procedure for Surgical Counts at all times.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by giving full attention to the surgical procedure at all times. Constantly assesses the progress of the surgery and responds appropriately. Provides technical assistance to the surgeon.
• Handles and places sharps on the sterile field in a safe manner to prevent injury to surgical team members.
• Keeps instruments on sterile field in order and rinsed in sterile water to remove bioburden as close as possible to the time of use. Maintains responsibility for surgical instrumentation.
• Constantly assesses for fire safety risks to include the pooling of prep agents before the application of drapes, safe handling of laser fibers and safe management of light source cords.
• Upon completion of surgical procedure, washed the patient’s skin around the incision and assists in application of dressings.
• Undrapes the patient at the end of the procedure and disposes of the soiled drapes and disposals in a manner to confine contamination. Isolates and disposes of sharps in the sharps containers.
• Removes water from the instrument-soaking basin with the Neptune suction machine. Encloses all soiled instruments in the case cart and transfers the cart to the elevator located in the soiled utility room. Sprays used instruments with enzymatic cleaner until moistened. Sends elevator to the Sterile Processing department.
• Monitors patients for potentially dangerous physical changes. Recognizes abnormal findings and immediately notifies nurse or physician.
• Participates in unit problem solving activities and other projects as required.
• Constantly assesses personal performance and work quality. Participates in quality improvement activities and accepts constructive criticism from peer group and supervisor in order to maintain the highest possible standards of patient care and customer service.
• Participates in orientation of new personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical equipment knowledge

Sterile technique

Operating room safety

Patient care awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Surgical Technology program

OR experience substitution allowed

Job description

About ANTHC: The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world‑class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second‑largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

Benefits: ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at [e-mail].

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Under close supervision, provides technical surgical assistance and ensures a safe environment for surgical patients and staff. Anticipates next steps during surgical procedures by integrating knowledge of surgical interventions and surgeon’s technique to ensure supplies and instruments are readily available in order to minimize patient exposure to anesthesia.

Responsibilities

ALL

I n cooperation with the Circulating Nurse, reviews surgeon preference card to obtain supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for the planned procedure. Consults with the surgeon, if needed, to identify individualized patient care needs.

D evelops and maintains the sterile field for surgical procedures.

P ractices scrub responsibilities and prepares the sterile field with instrumentation and supplies for the procedure. Verifies instrumentation and equipment is in proper working order before procedure begins.

G owns and gloves members of the surgical team and assists with draping the patient.

P erforms surgical counts for sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, and other devices as required with the Circulating Nurse at the designated intervals, following Operating Room Procedure for Surgical Counts at all times.

A nticipates the needs of the surgeon by giving full attention to the surgical procedure at all times. Constantly assesses the progress of the surgery and responds appropriately. Provides technical assistance to the surgeon.

H andles and places sharps on the sterile field in a safe manner to prevent injury to surgical team members.

K eeps instruments on sterile field in order and rinsed in sterile water to remove bioburden as close as possible to the time of use. Maintains responsibility for surgical instrumentation.

C onstantly assesses for fire safety risks to include the pooling of prep agents before the application of drapes, safe handling of laser fibers and safe management of light source cords.

U pon completion of surgical procedure, washed the patient’s skin around the incision and assists in application of dressings.

U ndrapes the patient at the end of the procedure and disposes of the soiled drapes and disposals in a manner to confine contamination. Isolates and disposes of sharps in the sharps containers.

R emoves water from the instrument-soaking basin with the Neptune suction machine. Encloses all soiled instruments in the case cart and transfers the cart to the elevator located in the soiled utility room. Sprays used instruments with enzymatic cleaner until moistened. Sends elevator to the Sterile Processing department.

M onitors patients for potentially dangerous physical changes. Recognizes abnormal findings and immediately notifies nurse or physician.

P articipates in unit problem solving activities and other projects as required.

C onstantly assesses personal performance and work quality. Participates in quality improvement activities and accepts constructive criticism from peer group and supervisor in order to maintain the highest possible standards of patient care and customer service.

P articipates in orientation of new personnel.

P erforms other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS

Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.

Knowledge of surgical equipment.

Knowledge of modern surgical principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.

Knowledge of operating room procedures and patient preparation for surgery.

Knowledge of reference standards and regulatory requirements for operating room safety.

Knowledge of emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, basic life support, and other applicable practices.

Skill in interpersonal relationships.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in performing assigned surgical procedures.

Skill in monitoring patient responses and taking appropriate action.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

S urgical Technologist II

Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s) and politics.

Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

All

Non-supervisory – A high school diploma or GED equivalent

AND

Completion of an Accredited Program in Surgical Technology. Two (2) years of operating room experience may be substituted for education.

mInimum Experience Qualification

S urgical Technologist I - None

S urgical Technologist II – Two (2) years of operating room experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

a Dditional Requirements

Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.