Travel OR Surgical Technologist – Orthopedic, Neuro & Robotic
Anchorage, AK
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Title: Surgical Technologist (OR Tech / CST)
Location: Anchorage, AK
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3x12-Hour (18:30–07:00), Monday–Wednesday

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled surgical scrub support for a wide range of procedures including orthopedic (total joints, fracture care), neurosurgery (craniotomy, spinal surgery), trauma, robotics, bariatrics, pediatrics, gynecology, general surgery, and laparoscopic cases.

• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique and ensure proper functioning, setup, and handling of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.

• Anticipate surgeon needs during complex cases such as Level I trauma, orthopedic trauma, neuro trauma, and advanced robotic procedures.

• Assist with preparation of the operating room, including sterile field creation, instrumentation setup, and equipment troubleshooting.

• Collaborate closely with circulating nurses, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe and efficient operative workflows.

• Support endoscopic, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures across multiple specialties.

• Participate in call rotation if required and respond appropriately to emergency and trauma cases.

• Provide patient care support for all age groups including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of recent surgical technologist experience.

• Demonstrated proficiency in orthopedics, neurosurgery, trauma, and robotics.

• Experience in Level I trauma settings.

• Ability to work across high-acuity specialties including general surgery, ENT, urology, plastics, vascular, gynecology, podiatry, bariatrics, ophthalmology, and endoscopic procedures.

• Competency in a wide range of surgical procedures including (but not limited to):

  • Neuro: ALIF, craniotomy, cervical fusion, lumbar fusion, XLIF, laminectomy/discectomy

  • Ortho: total joints, fracture repair, arthroscopy, spinal fusion

  • General: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, Whipple, laparoscopic procedures

  • GYN: hysterectomies (open, vaginal, laparoscopic), D&C, tubal ligations

  • Urology: cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy

  • Robotics: colorectal, gynecologic, urologic, orthopedic, neurological robotic cases

  • Vascular: carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop bypass, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair*

  • Plastics: mastectomy with reconstruction*, microvascular free flap*

  • ENT: tonsillectomy, tracheostomy, sinus procedures*
    *Preferred but not required where marked.

• Experience working in general OR, trauma OR, ambulatory OR, and podiatry settings.

• Ability to meet high-acuity surgical demands and respond to emergent OR needs efficiently.

Required Certifications & Licenses:

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required

• NBSTSA (CST) or NCCT – Preferred

• Valid surgical technologist credential meeting state requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain relevant state licensure/registration (pending license accepted per assignment guidelines)