Non-Certifed and Certified Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Services

Non-Certified and Certified Surgical Technologist – Ambulatory Services – $10,000 Sign-On

Apply for the Non-Certified and Certified Surgical Technologist – Ambulatory Services – $10,000 Sign-On position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC).

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non‑profit tribal health organization dedicated to meeting the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people in Alaska. In partnership with the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world‑class health services, including comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation system construction.

• Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, 20+ plans and tiers.
• Cost‑share dental and vision insurance.
• Discounted pet insurance.
• Retirement contributions with pre‑tax or Roth options into a 403(b). After one year of employment, ANTHC will match up to 5% of eligible pay and may contribute an additional 3%.
• Paid time off starts immediately; accrue up to 6 hours per pay period, increasing with service years.
• 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 insurance, and basic life insurance covered 100% by ANTHC. Additional short‑term disability buy‑up coverage and voluntary life options available.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On‑site childcare 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 eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On‑site training courses and professional development opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements 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.

Under close supervision, provides technical surgical assistance and ensures a safe environment for surgical patients and staff. Anticipates next steps during surgical procedures by integrating knowledge of surgical interventions and surgeon’s technique to minimize patient exposure to anesthesia.

• In cooperation with the Circulating Nurse, reviews surgeon preference card to obtain supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for the planned procedure.
• Consults with the surgeon, if needed, to identify individualized patient care needs.
• Develops and maintains the sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Practices scrub responsibilities and 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 gloves members of the surgical team and assists with draping the patient.
• Performs surgical counts for sponges, needles, sharps, instruments, and other devices as required with the Circulating Nurse at the designated intervals, following Operating Room Procedure for Surgical Counts at all times.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by giving full attention to the surgical procedure at all times. Constantly assesses the progress of the surgery and responds appropriately. Provides technical assistance to the surgeon.
• Handles and places sharps on the sterile field in a safe manner to prevent injury to surgical team members.
• Keeps instruments on sterile field in order and rinsed in sterile water to remove bioburden as close as possible to the time of use.
• Maintains responsibility for surgical instrumentation.
• Constantly assesses for fire safety risks to include the pooling of prep agents before the application…