Job Description

Title:

Surgical Technologist (OR Tech / CST)

Location:

Anchorage, AK 99508

Duration:

13 weeks

Shift:

Nights, 3x12-Hour (18:30-07:00), Monday-Wednesday

Pay

: $1886.29/week


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Job Responsibilities:

Provide skilled surgical scrub support for a wide range of procedures including orthopedic (total joints, fracture care), neurosurgery (craniotomy, spinal surgery), trauma, robotics, bariatrics, pediatrics, gynecology, general surgery, and laparoscopic cases. Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique and ensure proper functioning, setup, and handling of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Anticipate surgeon needs during complex cases such as Level I trauma, orthopedic trauma, neuro trauma, and advanced robotic procedures. Assist with preparation of the operating room, including sterile field creation, instrumentation setup, and equipment troubleshooting. Collaborate closely with circulating nurses, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe and efficient operative workflows. Support endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures across multiple specialties. Participate in call rotation if required and respond appropriately to emergency and trauma cases. Provide patient care support for all age groups including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
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Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum

2 years of recent surgical technologist experience

. Demonstrated proficiency in

orthopedics

,

neurosurgery

,

trauma

, and

robotics

. Experience in Level I trauma settings. Ability to work across high-acuity specialties including general surgery, ENT, urology, plastics, vascular, gynecology, podiatry, bariatrics, ophthalmology, and endoscopic procedures. Competency in a wide range of surgical procedures including (but not limited to):

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Neuro:

ALIF, craniotomy, cervical fusion, lumbar fusion, XLIF, laminectomy/discectomy
+

Ortho:

total joints, fracture repair, arthroscopy, spinal fusion
+

General:

appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, Whipple, laparoscopic procedures
+

GYN:

hysterectomies (open, vaginal, laparoscopic), D&C, tubal ligations
+

Urology:

cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy
+

Robotics:

colorectal, gynecologic, urologic, orthopedic, neurological robotic cases
+

Vascular:

carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair*
+

Plastics:

mastectomy with reconstruction, microvascular free flap
+

ENT:

tonsillectomy, tracheostomy, sinus procedures

- Preferred but not required where marked.
Experience working in general OR, trauma OR, ambulatory OR, and podiatry settings. Ability to meet high-acuity surgical demands and respond to emergent OR needs efficiently.
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Required Certifications & Licenses:

BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required

NBSTSA (CST) or NCCT - Preferred

Valid surgical technologist credential meeting state requirements * Ability to obtain and maintain relevant state licensure/registration (pending license accepted per assignment guidelines)