Travel Surgical Tech in Sitka, AK

Job Title

Surgical Technologist

Sitka, AK

Contract | Days | Onsite

• Scrub in on a variety of advanced and complex surgical procedures under professional nurse supervision, anticipating surgeon preferences for instruments and materials.
• Set up and maintain sterile tables with required instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions for surgical procedures.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization; monitor supplies and instruments to ensure sterility and support quality assurance.
• Update the supervising nurse based on ongoing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences, demonstrating sound clinical judgment and adaptability.
• Inventory and monitor assigned service supplies, ordering as needed, and contribute to the development of educational programs and learning aids for the department.
• Provide backup call coverage for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a surgical technologist training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or a recognized accrediting agency.
• Active Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) required at time of submission.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Flu vaccination required prior to assignment start.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical instrumentation, suturing materials, wound healing, sterile technique, and patient positioning.

• Minimum of 1 year of surgical technologist experience preferred.
• Familiarity with normal growth, development, and life cycle changes as they relate to patient care.

• Opportunity to work in a unique Alaskan setting supporting a diverse range of advanced surgical cases.
• Gain valuable contract experience while making a meaningful impact on patient care in a close-knit clinical environment.