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Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) – Palmer, Alaska

Experienced OR Tech? Join a collaborative surgical team in Palmer, Alaska, for a 13-week travel surgical technologist contract. Support diverse procedures while helping maintain a safe, organized, sterile operating room. Palmer’s scenic Mat-Su Valley offers striking mountain views and year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room (OR) / Surgical Technology
• Location: Palmer, Alaska
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580–$1,700
• Contract Dates: October 26, 2026–January 25, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; weekdays with a rotating weekday off
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Call: Required
• Floating: Not required
• Operating Room Environment: Six ORs; 1:1 team ratio
• EMR: Cerner
• Scrubs: Provided

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Requirements

• At least 3 years of operating room surgical technologist experience
• Current BLS certification
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification preferred; ORT credentials may be considered
• Experience with Da Vinci, Mako, and Globus robotic systems
• Ability to support orthopedic, general, spine, vascular, urology, and OB procedures
• For this travel assignment, permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the work location

OR Tech Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, establish the sterile field, and arrange instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions.
• Anticipate procedural needs and pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
• Operate and manage surgical equipment, including robotic systems as appropriate.
• Maintain the sterile field and handle specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform counts of sponges and supplies to help prevent retained surgical items.
• Support safe, efficient care across a variety of surgical specialties and respond to required call coverage.

Travel Surgical Technologist Jobs in Palmer, Alaska

Palmer offers a welcoming small-city setting in Alaska’s beautiful Mat-Su Valley, with expansive mountain scenery and convenient access to hiking, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits. Apply now for this travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist opportunity in Palmer, Alaska.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.