Surgical Tech

Description Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Surgical Tech with Alpine Surgery Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back Benefits Alpine Surgery Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Alpine Surgery Center family We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Surgical Tech to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential Job Summary and Qualifications Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Tech contributes to the company’s mission and vision by assisting with the provision of safe and effective nursing care in accordance with a defined scope of practice within the operating room. This may include: direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, surgical room turnover between cases, collection and recording of pertinent clinical data in the medical record and consistent collaboration with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision making. What you will do in this role: Demonstrate necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician in accordance with Association of Surgical Technologists Assist in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments Ensure that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings Assist in the turnover of the O.R. suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces Prepare procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, "pulling cases" accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available Qualifications you will need: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (preferred) One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center) Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice and state regulatory requirement; otherwise preferred Valid BCLS Certification upon employment ***Online certification not acceptable Alpine Surgery Center is an AAAHCaccredited center. We are in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska. Our facility offer patientsorthopedic recovery care. Located next to physical therapy for total joint patients. The centercompletes over 300 cases a month. Services are in orthopedic and pain management. We offer asafe, convenient, high quality alternative to hospitals. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institutefor over a decade. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for thedelivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you We are reviewing applications for our Surgical Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.