Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)
Ketchikan, AK
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,400/weekOverview
- Start Date09/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Bereavement
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
Description
Certified First Assistant OR or Certified Surgical Tech
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Start Date: ASAP (4 weeks from offer for compliance requirements).
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Shift: 07:00-15:30 but total 36 hours per week. Our schedule tends to fluctuate and not every day is a full 8 hours and sometimes goes over. We schedule the staff to the surgery volume, we need someone flexible.
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Number of Beds: 5
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Years of Experience REQ: 2 years of experience required. Travel experience is preferred.
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Epic REQ? 1 year of experience preferred.
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First-Timers Accepted: Yes
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Weekend REQ: yes every third night
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Certs REQ: CST or NCCT, BLS.
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Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? No.
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Open to accommodating block schedule? TBD
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Locals Accepted: No
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RTO Restrictions: No
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On Call Required?: Yes, every 2nd-3rdnight, every 2nd-3rd weekend.
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Guaranteed Hours: 36
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Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Ortho-total joints, arthroscopies. General-cholecystectomies, hernias, appendectomies, bowel resections. Urology-Cystoscopies. ENT- Tonsillectomies, myringotomies. OB/GYN- C-sections, tubals, hysterectomies. GI-EGDs, colonoscopies.
FACILITY INFORMATION -
Type of Facility: Critical Access
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Magnet / Teaching / Level Trauma (if applicable): Nonprofit, Level IV Trauma Center
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Total Staffed Beds: 54
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Scrub Color: All – Any Color; Provided in OR
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Charting: Epic
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Parking Cost: Free
Employer
HonorVet Technologies
6 nurses recommend working with HonorVet Technologies
Pros
I’ve had the pleasure of working with her for the last two years. She has always been available to assist me, even after joining a different agency. She regularly followed up to ensure I was satisfied with my facility and was quick to resolve any issues.
Cons
None
Recommends working with HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
About Ketchikan, AK
As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Ketchikan, AK here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Ketchikan, AK is 27% higher than the national average.
- Wages may be slightly higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 63°F and average winter lows are around 31°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited, but options for furnished housing can be found with some research and planning.
- Ketchikan is not very car-friendly due to its small size and limited road access.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited.
- Ketchikan has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the limited daylight hours in winter.
- There may be a small population of travel nurses due to the town's reliance on seasonal industries.
- Ketchikan offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and exploring the Tongass National Forest.
- It also has cultural attractions like the Totem Heritage Center, Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show.
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