Surgical Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpine Surgery Center is seeking a PRN Surgical Tech. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech supports safe and effective nursing care in the operating room within the defined scope of practice. Duties may include direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, turning over surgical rooms between cases, collecting and recording relevant clinical data in the medical record, and collaborating with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making. Alpine Surgery Center is an AAAHC-accredited center in Anchorage, Alaska, providing orthopedic and pain management services. The facility completes more than 300 cases per month and offers an alternative to hospital care.

Requirements

One year of experience in an operating room setting; experience in an ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, as required by facility practice and state regulatory requirements; otherwise preferred.
Valid BCLS Certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program, where not required by facility practice or state regulation.
Operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the practical, technical, and specialized skills required of a surgical technician in accordance with the Association of Surgical Technologists.
Prepare the operative suite by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Maintain surgical asepsis when handling instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings.
Turn over operating room suites between cases, including disposing of trash and linens and cleaning equipment and environmental surfaces.
Prepare the procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, accurately pulling cases, and reporting unavailable items to a supervisor.
Assist with direct patient care and observation, scrub and assist the surgeon at the operative field, collect and record pertinent clinical data, and collaborate with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision-making as needed.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services (eligibility may vary).
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave (eligibility may vary).
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.