Surgery Technologist II/III

About the role

Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle. Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for a Surgery Tech II to join the team!

Responsibilities

• Selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery.
• Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.
• 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.
• Aids in OR turnover between cases.
• Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current basic life support certification.
• Current certification as a surgical technologist.
• 2+ years of operating room experience.
• Ability to scrub proficiently on a minimum of 2 surgical specialties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology is highly preferred.

Skills

• Manual dexterity.
• Professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• Conscientious, organized, and orderly.
• Ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
• Stays abreast of new developments in the field.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus Available for eligible new hires.
• Relocation Assistance up to $7,500.
• Temporary Housing 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided.
• Shift Differentials Available $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night.

Pay & Schedule

• Compensation $28.47 to $44.49 hourly wage based on experience and education.
• Relocation Assistance up to $7,500.
• Temporary Housing 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided.
• Shifts Available Full-time, 40 hours per week, 4x10 hour shifts, call coverage.
• PRN Shift Differentials Available $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night.

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

About Fairbanks

No state income tax and no sales tax. Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents. College Town - the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College. Military Community - Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base. 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programs. Summer activities Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events. Winter activities Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, world class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.

Foundation Health Partners

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.