Surgical Technologist I - Surgical Services

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to provide technical surgical assistance and ensure a safe environment for surgical patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Reviews surgeon preference card to obtain supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for the planned procedure.
• Consults with the surgeon to identify individualized patient care needs.
• Develops and maintains the sterile field for surgical procedures.
• 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 gloved members of the surgical team and assists with draping the patient.
• Performs surgical counts for sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, and other devices as required.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by giving full attention to the surgical procedure at all times.
• Handles and places sharps on the sterile field in a safe manner to prevent injury to surgical team members.
• Maintains responsibility for surgical instrumentation.
• Monitors patients for potentially dangerous physical changes.
• Participates in unit problem solving activities and other projects as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment.
• Knowledge of modern surgical principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease.
• Knowledge of operating room procedures and patient preparation for surgery.
• Knowledge of reference standards and regulatory requirements for operating room safety.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, basic life support, and other applicable practices.
• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s) and politics.
• Two (2) years of operating room experience may be substituted for education.

Skills

• Interpersonal relationships.
• Oral and written communication.
• Performing assigned surgical procedures.
• Monitoring patient responses and taking appropriate action.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of applications.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Accredited Program in Surgical Technology.
• Two (2) years of operating room experience may be substituted for education.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions.
• Annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Pay

Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, disability, life insurance, and more.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the organization.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions.
• Annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Contact

To apply, visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

ANTHC has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.