Surgery Technologist II

Foundation Health•Fairbanks, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is seeking a Surgery Tech II to join their team in Alaska. This role involves selecting and placing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery, as well as scrubbing and providing sterile supplies. The position also includes participating in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students. The successful candidate must be proficient in scrubbing for a minimum of 2 surgical specialties. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, a Joint Commission-accredited non-profit facility with 152 licensed beds, serves as the primary referral center for Alaska's interior. The hospital emphasizes a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. Fairbanks offers a unique lifestyle with natural beauty, endless recreation, no state income tax, and no sales tax, making it a desirable place to live and work.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Current basic life support certification
Current certification as a surgical technologist
Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency
2 or more years of operating room experience
Ability to scrub proficiently on a minimum of 2 surgical specialties
Manual dexterity
Ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations
Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly
Ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient
Must stay abreast of new developments in the field

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology

Responsibilities

Prepares for surgical procedures.
Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments.
Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies.
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff.
Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs.
Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
Maintains competency to scrub for all surgical specialties.
Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing.
Participates in counting sharps, instruments and sponges.
Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assists with OR turnover between cases.
Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
Participants in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.