Certified Surgical Technician

Step into the surgical suite and play a vital hands-on role in patient care, where precision, teamwork, and vigilance are key to every successful operation. This fast-paced, highly collaborative role places you at the heart of the operating room, supporting surgeons and ensuring a sterile, safe, and efficient surgical environment.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and maintain a sterile field and surgical instruments during invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs and provide necessary tools and assistance throughout the operation.
• Act as a second assisting surgical technologist and perform technical tasks under surgeon supervision.
• Occasionally perform sterile processing duties, including cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Maintain surgical safety standards and ensure functionality of all necessary equipment and supplies.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required, with continued certification through CE or retesting every 4 years.
• Current BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• At least 2 years of operating room experience preferred.
• Strong eye-hand coordination, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Skilled in multitasking and switching between diverse technical duties.
• Strong understanding of patient safety, privacy, and sterile technique.
• Physical Requirement: Must have the ability to move frequently, use fine motor skills, work accurately with detailed equipment, and maintain stamina during extended procedures.

ENVIRONMENT:

This position is located in the surgical unit at South Peninsula Hospital, a 40-bed facility offering both acute and long-term care services in the beautiful town of Homer, Alaska. The surgical suite includes two operating rooms and requires flexibility, teamwork, and a readiness to respond to emergency procedures.
Working hours may vary, and on-call shifts are required, especially for urgent or after-hours procedures.
Job hazards include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, sharp instruments, bodily fluids, and high-stress environments, requiring strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.