Surgical Technologist

Sitka, Alaska | Ocean views + mountain air | Full‑time

Compensation That Moves the Needle

• Pay: $29–$37/hr
• $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• $10,000 Relocation Bonus

Where Your OR Skills Make a Real Impact (and the scenery is unreal)

If you love the rhythm of the OR, the precision of sterile technique, and being the calm, prepared pro who keeps procedures flowing—this role is for you. Come bring your Surgical Tech talents to Sitka, where your work matters every day and your days off can include trails, tides, and total Alaska magic.

What You’ll Do

Key Essential Functions & Accountabilities

• Scrub in on surgical procedures (including minor surgeries) under professional nurse supervision.
• Anticipate surgeon preferences for instruments/materials and respond proactively; keep the nurse updated based on ongoing equipment needs and physician preferences.
• Set up sterile table with instruments, equipment, supplies, and needed medications/solutions.
• Disassemble/reassemble instruments or equipment requiring cleaning (within scope) and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Monitor supplies/instruments to ensure sterility and support Quality Assurance of patient care.
• Inventory and monitor assigned service supplies; order as needed.
• Develop/implement educational programs and learning aids (in‑services, projects, learning aids, patient care standards).
• Provide input on opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and patient care standards.

What You Bring

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist training program preferred.
• CST preferred; if not certified, 4+ years of on‑the‑job training/specific experience may substitute.
• BLS required (current or within 3 months of hire; renewed bi‑annually).

Experience

• Experience documenting in electronic health records.
• Experience required

Knowledge Of

• Anatomy/physiology with appropriate instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, prosthetics, and surgical supplies.
• Wound healing and complications.
• Growth/development across the life cycle and patient care needs.

Skilled In

• Sterile technique and processing.
• Patient positioning.

🌲 Why Sitka?

Sitka is the kind of place where you can finish your shift and be on the water, on a trail, or watching bald eagles in about five minutes. Big nature, strong community, meaningful work.

Ready to scrub in somewhere unforgettable?

Apply now or message me for details! Apply on our career page Careers