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Travel Surgical Tech (1025708)
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$67,712 / year median in Alaska
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Travel Surgical Tech
Location:
Sitka, AK, United States
Start date: 09-09-2026
Assignment length: 13 Weeks weeks
Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous travel experience is not required
Job type: Traveler
Shift:
Day (4x10)
Certifications:
BCLS/BLS
MUST HAVE
CST and
BLS CERTIFICATIONS AT TIME OF SUBMISSION SEARHC
does not provide housing or transportation for travelers. The agency is responsible for assisting their employees with these needs. Start date will be not less than 6 weeks after fingerprints are received at SEARHC in Juneau for processing. Job Description
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Other Functions Scrubs in on surgical procedures, under professional nurse supervision, for many different advanced and complex types of surgeries.
Anticipates the surgeon's preference for certain materials or instruments and be able to respond to these preferences in advance. Updates Nurse as necessary based on continuing assessment of equipment needs and physician preferences; demonstrates sound clinical judgment; adaptable to changing patient needs.
Sets up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications/solutions needed for surgical procedures.
Takes apart and reassembles any instrument or piece of equipment that needs cleaning (within the scope of instructed nursing personnel duties) and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used furthering Quality Assurance of patient care.
Inventories, monitors assigned services supplies and order as needed.
Develops/implements educational programs and learning aids for the area/department (i.e. in-service classes, special projects, learning aids, patient care standards).
Provides input regarding the need for change in policies, procedures and patient care standards.
Back up call for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians.
Participates in assigned committees.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Additional Job Description
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
Experience Required
High School Diploma or GED
Completion of a technologist training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or any accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
Surgical Technologist Certification (CST)
Current BLS certification
1 Experience is required