Operating Room Technician II *$7500 Sign-On Bonus to eligible candidates*

Providence is calling an Operating Room Technician II (Operating Room, Variables, 1.0 FTE) to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska.

We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all
– especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

**$7500 sign on bonus available to eligible candidatesIn this position, you will: Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, as well as emergency and unusual circumstances, acts accordingly to expedite the surgery, and initiates corrective actions.Provide for the comfort and safety of the patient during the operation.

Anticipates the need for supplies, and identifies developing emergency situations, and initiates actions to assist in the care of the patient.

Operates all equipment, including the preparation of hemeostatic, and blood replacement products and devices.Demonstrate appropriate review of patient chart and intervenes as necessary to assure chart is complete prior to surgery.

Appropriately identifies and safely transports patients to and from Surgical Services according to procedure.Set up surgical equipment.

Selects and prepares appropriate equipment, suture, and stapling devices for procedures.

Cleans and sterilizes equipment.Complete initial and annual Competency Plan for assigned job and department.Required qualifications for this position include: High School diploma or GED Graduation from a Surgical Technology Program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAAHEP) or other program accredited by the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist or completion of a Surgical Technician Military Training program 1 year operating room experience for candidates who have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technology Program or have completed other accredited programs by the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist or completion of a Surgical Technician Military Training program.

Candidates with equivalent other or at least six months of on the job clinical training must have minimum one year operating room experience scrubbing on surgical procedures.Experience scrubbing independently in at least three surgical specialties; e.g.

general surgery, orthopedics, urology, cardiac/vascular, ENT, ophalmology, neurosurgery, etc.

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)About Providence Alaska Medical CenterProvidence Health & Services Alaska is among nation’s best employers for healthy lifestyles!

The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S.

employers, has honored Providence Alaska for its commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging our caregivers (employees) and families to support and maintain healthy lifestyles.

Mountain-Pacific Quality Health has awarded Providence Alaska Medical Center with its Quality Achievement Award for high-quality care in the areas of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical infection prevention.

This is the highest honor awarded by Mountain-Pacific.As the state’s largest hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center provides full-service, comprehensive care to all Alaskans, a role unmatched by any other in the state.

Within our community, you will find top notch ski resorts, kayaking, and wildlife.

Enjoying the outdoors is just one of many reasons to live in and explore Alaska!As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression,sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.