Surgical Technician

Job Summary Recruitment is open until filled. Bartlett Regional Hospital seeks a Surgical Technician to join the Surgical Services team. This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, relocation assistance, and 30 days of housing. Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for details. Pay Information Surgical Tech1: starts at $29.96 per hour. Surgical Tech2: starts at $35.39 per hour. Roles and Responsibilities Surgical Technician1 The Surgical Technician1 independently performs a full range of perioperative duties at the journey level, supporting surgical teams while maintaining strict adherence to aseptic technique and patient safety standards. The incumbent is responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterile field, ensuring proper instrument sterilization, and anticipating surgeon needs throughout procedures. This role includes the authority to identify and halt procedures when sterile technique or patient safety is compromised, providing guidance to correct issues before continuing. The Surgical Technician also assists with patient preparation, intraoperative support, and post‑procedure turnover, contributing to efficient and safe surgical operations. Surgical Technician2 The Surgical Technician2 independently performs the full range of perioperative duties while ensuring strict adherence to aseptic technique and maintaining patient safety in a high‑risk surgical environment. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and team leader in one or more specialty areas, providing training, mentorship, and precepting to staff while supporting complex surgical procedures. This role includes the authority to identify breaks in sterile technique, halt procedures, and direct corrective actions to protect patient safety. The Advanced Surgical Technician also contributes to operational and clinical improvement through participation in education, process improvement initiatives, policy development, and equipment and supply decision‑making. Qualifications Surgical Technician1 Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Experience: One (1) year of surgical technician experience in general surgery, gynecology, ENT, urology, orthopedics. Preferred Experience: Obstetrics, endoscopy, or ophthalmology. Substitution: Completion of an accredited surgical technician, surgical technologist, or internal technician program. Certification: BLS within three months of hire. Surgical Technician2 Education: High School Graduate or equivalent. Experience: Two (2) years of surgical technician experience in general surgery, gynecology, ENT, urology, orthopedics. Preferred Experience: Obstetrics, endoscopy, or ophthalmology. Substitution: Completion of an accredited surgical technician or surgical technologist program. Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Practice Notices All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr