Location: Sitka, AK

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Scrub in for a variety of advanced and complex surgical procedures, supporting the surgical team with focus and professionalism.
• Set up and maintain sterile fields, instrument tables, and supplies so each case runs smoothly and safely.
• Anticipate surgeon preferences and needs during procedures, adapting quickly and using sound clinical judgment.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization to ensure patient safety and quality control.
• Monitor and inventory supplies and instruments, placing orders as needed to maintain readiness.
• Develop and deliver educational programs and learning aids to support team competency and best practices.
• Provide backup support for emergency cases when additional surgical technicians are required.
• Participate in committees and contribute ideas to improve policies, procedures, and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) required at time of submission.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Must have or obtain seasonal flu vaccination.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist training program.
• 1 year of surgical technologist experience preferred; new grads with strong training are welcome to apply.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist training program
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST)

Knowledge & Skills

• Sterile technique and setting up sterile fields
• Surgical instrumentation and case preparation
• Instrument cleaning, processing, and terminal sterilization
• Patient positioning and intraoperative support
• Anatomy and physiology relevant to surgical procedures
• Wound healing principles and familiarity with suturing materials and prosthetics
• Inventory management, quality assurance, and supply ordering
• Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive pay and steady, dependable scheduling to help you plan your life (and adventures).
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you build long-term security.
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and come back ready to be your best.
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth.
• Generous referral bonus program — bring great people, get rewarded.
• A supportive team culture that values your skills, ideas, and well-being.
• Opportunities for continuing education and career development.

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