South Peninsula Hospital
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Location
4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
Base Pay
$32.02 / Hour
Job Category
Technical
Employee Type
Active - Full-Time
Description
Step into the surgical suite and play a vital hands-on role in patient care, where precision, teamwork, and vigilance are key to every successful operation. This fast-paced, highly collaborative role places you at the heart of the operating room, supporting surgeons and ensuring a sterile, safe, and efficient surgical environment.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients. Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and maintain a sterile field and surgical instruments during invasive and non-invasive procedures. Anticipate surgeons needs and provide necessary tools and assistance throughout the operation. Act as a second assisting surgical technologist and perform technical tasks under surgeon supervision. Occasionally perform sterile processing duties, including cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Maintain surgical safety standards and ensure functionality of all necessary equipment and supplies.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited surgical technology program. Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required, with continued certification through CE or retesting every 4 years. Current BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire). At least 2 years of operating room experience preferred. Strong eye-hand coordination, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Skilled in multitasking and switching between diverse technical duties. Strong understanding of patient safety, privacy, and sterile technique. Physical Requirement: Must have the ability to move frequently, use fine motor skills, work accurately with detailed equipment, and maintain stamina during extended procedures.
ENVIRONMENT:
This position is located in the surgical unit at South Peninsula Hospital, a 40-bed facility offering both acute and long-term care services in the beautiful town of Homer, Alaska. The surgical suite includes two operating rooms and requires flexibility, teamwork, and a readiness to respond to emergency procedures. Working hours may vary, and on-call shifts are required, especially for urgent or after-hours procedures. Job hazards include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, sharp instruments, bodily fluids, and high-stress environments, requiring strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
Additional Information FTE 1 Position type Union Shift Type Days Hours M-F, 8 hour days, 645-1515, call required
Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!
South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.
SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.
We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!
Apply today at
https://jobs.sphosp.org/jobs . If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at 907-235-0950 or email
jobs@sphosp.org .
Step into the surgical suite and play a vital hands-on role in patient care, where precision, teamwork, and vigilance are key to every successful operation. This fast-paced, highly collaborative role places you at the heart of the operating room, supporting surgeons and ensuring a sterile, safe, and efficient surgical environment.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients. Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and maintain a sterile field and surgical instruments during invasive and non-invasive procedures. Anticipate surgeons needs and provide necessary tools and assistance throughout the operation. Act as a second assisting surgical technologist and perform technical tasks under surgeon supervision. Occasionally perform sterile processing duties, including cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Maintain surgical safety standards and ensure functionality of all necessary equipment and supplies.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED required; graduate of an accredited surgical technology program. Active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required, with continued certification through CE or retesting every 4 years. Current BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire). At least 2 years of operating room experience preferred. Strong eye-hand coordination, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Skilled in multitasking and switching between diverse technical duties. Strong understanding of patient safety, privacy, and sterile technique. Physical Requirement: Must have the ability to move frequently, use fine motor skills, work accurately with detailed equipment, and maintain stamina during extended procedures.
ENVIRONMENT:
This position is located in the surgical unit at South Peninsula Hospital, a 40-bed facility offering both acute and long-term care services in the beautiful town of Homer, Alaska. The surgical suite includes two operating rooms and requires flexibility, teamwork, and a readiness to respond to emergency procedures. Working hours may vary, and on-call shifts are required, especially for urgent or after-hours procedures. Job hazards include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, sharp instruments, bodily fluids, and high-stress environments, requiring strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.
Additional Information FTE 1 Position type Union Shift Type Days Hours M-F, 8 hour days, 645-1515, call required
Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!
South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.
SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.
We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!
Apply today at
https://jobs.sphosp.org/jobs . If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at 907-235-0950 or email
jobs@sphosp.org .