Surgical Technologist II - OR Prep & Safety Expert

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

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