Surgical Technician - Pool - Alaska Surgery Center

Company: Surgical Care Affiliates
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Location: US-AK-Anchorage# of Openings: 1Category: Technician/Clinical UnlicensedSystem ID: 11807Overview

Alaska Surgery Center is currently seeking a Surgical Technician - Pool.

Our center has been open since 1978 and is one of the best known surgery centers in Anchorage. We are proud of our 8 state of the art operating rooms and are excited to announce that we are building a new center that will be opened Spring 2021! The goal of Alaska Surgery Center is to create an innovative, advanced, and efficient surgical program that takes advantage of the latest medical technology and best practices in management to create superior outcomes for all stakeholders. We also strive for a friendly, positive, team oriented environment where everyone feels valued.

Fantastic Benefits:

• Must be willing to work 4 shifts per month
• Hours - Monday through Friday 6:45 am - 3:15 pm
• No holidays, weekends, nights or call
• Positive work environment, great internal culture, birthday celebrations, staff lunches, yearly bonuses
  
  Accountabilities / Responsibilities
  
  We are currently recruiting for Surgical Technicians at our facility. Our ideal candidate will be multitalented in all services we offer or be willing to train to any services in which they are not currently proficient. Candidate should understand the dynamics of a surgery center in terms of scope, pace, and sharing of facility responsibilities.
  
  
  • Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians' preference cards
  • Inspects equipment for proper working condition
  • Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
  • Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
  • Arranges instruments according to given procedure
  • Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
  • Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
  • Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons' preference cards
    
    Qualifications
    
    Required
    
    • High school diploma or GED certification
    • Operating room experience
    • BLS certification
    • Strong ethical and moral character reference
      Preferred
      
      • One year previous operating room experience
      • Completion of surgical scrub technician course
      • ASC experience
        EEO Statement
        
        We value Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Surgical Care Affiliates: SCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
        
        UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
        
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        Skills Required
        
        SCA, a leader in the outpatient surgery industry, strategically partners with health plans, medical groups and health systems across the country to develop and optimize surgical facilities. SCA operates more than 210 surgical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals, in partnership with approximately 7,500 physicians. For more information on SCA, visit . PI129660415

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