Certified Surgical Technologist II - Surgical Svc

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Two years of operating room experience for Certified Surgical Technologist II.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Knowledge of customer service, surgical equipment and principles, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease concepts, operating room procedures, patient preparation, operating room safety standards, emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, and basic life support.
Skills in interpersonal relationships, oral and written communication, performing assigned surgical procedures, monitoring patient responses and taking appropriate action, assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, and establishing effective working relationships.
Knowledge of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native cultures and politics.
Ability to manage concurrent priorities and tasks, meet deadlines, and operate a personal computer using a variety of applications.

Responsibilities

Work with the Circulating Nurse to review the surgeon’s preference card and obtain supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for the planned procedure; consult the surgeon as needed about individualized patient care needs.
Develop and maintain the sterile field, prepare it with instruments and supplies, and verify that instruments and equipment are functioning properly before the procedure.
Gown and glove members of the surgical team and assist with draping the patient.
Perform surgical counts of sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, and other devices with the Circulating Nurse at designated intervals, following operating room procedures.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs, maintain attention to the procedure, assess its progress, and provide technical assistance.
Handle and place sharps safely on the sterile field, and keep instruments organized and rinsed in sterile water to remove bioburden as close as possible to their time of use.
Maintain responsibility for surgical instrumentation and assess fire-safety risks, including pooled prep agents, laser-fiber handling, and light-source cord management.
After the procedure, wash the patient’s skin around the incision, assist with applying dressings, undrape the patient, and dispose of soiled drapes and disposables to confine contamination.
Isolate and dispose of sharps in sharps containers; remove water from the instrument-soaking basin using the Neptune suction machine; place soiled instruments in the case cart and transfer it to the soiled utility room elevator; spray instruments with enzymatic cleaner and send the elevator to Sterile Processing.
Monitor patients for potentially dangerous physical changes, recognize abnormal findings, and immediately notify a nurse or physician.
Participate in unit problem-solving and other projects, assess personal performance and work quality, and take part in quality improvement activities while accepting constructive feedback.
Participate in the orientation of new personnel and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with over 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Retirement contributions through a 403(b) with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, based on employee contributions, and possible annual discretionary employer contributions of up to 3%.
Paid time off beginning immediately, accruing up to 6 hours per pay period, with accrual increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, including miscarriage or stillbirth eligibility, after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance premiums covered by ANTHC, with optional additional coverage available.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including grief support, financial counseling, mental and emotional health support, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts at Alaska Pacific University for employees and eligible dependents.
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.
Discounts for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.