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PeaceHealth is a nonprofit health system operating hospitals and clinics across the Pacific Northwest, and it's an active visa sponsor in the healthcare sector. The organization has a strong track record supporting international healthcare professionals through H-1B visa and other visa pathways, making it a worthwhile target for qualified foreign-national job seekers.
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At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Surgical Technologist at Ketchikan Medical Center in Ketchikan, Alaska, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our OR team in the following role:
- Position: Full-time Day shift Surgical Technologist
- Schedule: Work 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
- Unit: 4 OR Suites
- Hospital: 25-bed critical access hospital with level IV trauma center
Ketchikan Medical Center is part of PeaceHealth, a mission driven healthcare system in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Located on a Southeastern Alaskan Island with a population of 14,000, we offer a welcoming small-town atmosphere that's just a 90-minute flight from Seattle. With a temperate coastal rainforest, Ketchikan is much milder than most Alaska locations and offers wonderful outdoor adventures.
We offer you:
- A wage range of $40.52 - $60.78
- Additional compensation for CST
- Generous Relocation Assistance
- Hiring Bonus
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A collaborative team environment
Position Details:
This position is responsible for assisting the Surgical team during operative procedures by performing a variety of technical duties to primarily assist in responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of the surgical sterile field for the operative patient.
Essential Functions
- Arrange and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team.
- Understand and apply the principles of asepsis. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
- Assist in preparation and moving of patients.
- Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation. Assists with clean-up and room turnover.
- Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
- Participates in all safety initiatives. Adheres to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Accredited Program Preferred: Surgical Technology or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist
Experience
- Required: Min 1-year experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room
- Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
Credentials
- Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification
- Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist
Skills
- Well organized, detail oriented and self motivated (Required)
- Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others (Required)
- Ability to execute detailed procedures with accuracy and precision (Required)
- Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
- Understanding of operating room protocols (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
- Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
- Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
For more information or questions, please contact the recruiter at [email protected]
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
Description
At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As a Surgical Technologist at Ketchikan Medical Center in Ketchikan, Alaska, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our OR team in the following role:
- Position: Full-time Day shift Surgical Technologist
- Schedule: Work 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
- Unit: 4 OR Suites
- Hospital: 25-bed critical access hospital with level IV trauma center
Ketchikan Medical Center is part of PeaceHealth, a mission driven healthcare system in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Located on a Southeastern Alaskan Island with a population of 14,000, we offer a welcoming small-town atmosphere that's just a 90-minute flight from Seattle. With a temperate coastal rainforest, Ketchikan is much milder than most Alaska locations and offers wonderful outdoor adventures.
We offer you:
- A wage range of $40.52 - $60.78
- Additional compensation for CST
- Generous Relocation Assistance
- Hiring Bonus
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A collaborative team environment
Position Details:
This position is responsible for assisting the Surgical team during operative procedures by performing a variety of technical duties to primarily assist in responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of the surgical sterile field for the operative patient.
Essential Functions
- Arrange and inventories sterile set-up for operation and passes items as needed to the surgical team.
- Understand and apply the principles of asepsis. Establish and maintain sterile field and assure team maintains sterile environment.
- Assist in preparation and moving of patients.
- Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instrumentation. Assists with clean-up and room turnover.
- Access computer information as needed, such as preference lists and digital images.
- Participates in all safety initiatives. Adheres to programs such as SCIP and SCOAP quality initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Accredited Program Preferred: Surgical Technology or recognized course of training as a Surgical Technologist
Experience
- Required: Min 1-year experience as a surgical technologist in a full-service operating room
- Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
Credentials
- Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Certification
- Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist
Skills
- Well organized, detail oriented and self motivated (Required)
- Ability to coordinate activities and work collaboratively with others (Required)
- Ability to execute detailed procedures with accuracy and precision (Required)
- Basic computer/keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
- Understanding of operating room protocols (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
- Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
- Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
For more information or questions, please contact the recruiter at [email protected]
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding PeaceHealth Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target clinical and allied health roles first
PeaceHealth's sponsorship activity is concentrated in clinical positions, including nursing, therapy, and specialized medical roles. Focus your application on departments where international recruitment is common in healthcare systems of PeaceHealth's size and scope.
Understand PeaceHealth's H-1B timeline
H-1B sponsorship in healthcare follows USCIS cap deadlines, so timing your job search to align with the annual H-1B lottery window, typically March registrations, gives you the best chance of securing sponsorship before the cycle closes.
Ask directly about sponsorship during early conversations
Healthcare recruiters at nonprofit systems like PeaceHealth are generally familiar with visa sponsorship. Raising the topic early in your conversations with their talent acquisition team avoids surprises and signals you understand the process.
Explore TN and J-1 pathways if eligible
PeaceHealth sponsors multiple visa types beyond H-1B, including TN and J-1. If you're a Canadian or Mexican citizen in a qualifying healthcare occupation, TN status can offer a faster, cap-exempt alternative worth discussing with the hiring team.
Highlight U.S. clinical credentials prominently
Healthcare employers prioritize candidates with U.S.-recognized licensure or credentialing. If you hold a state nursing license, board certification, or equivalent qualification, lead with it. PeaceHealth will factor credentialing status heavily into sponsorship decisions.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified PeaceHealth openings
Confirmed sponsors are hard to identify through general job searches. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and find PeaceHealth roles that are actively open to international applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PeaceHealth sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, PeaceHealth sponsors H-1B visas and has a consistent track record doing so. The organization primarily sponsors H-1B status for clinical and specialized healthcare roles. Because H-1B is a cap-subject visa, sponsorship is tied to the annual USCIS lottery, so timing your application to align with the March registration window is essential.
Which visa types does PeaceHealth sponsor?
PeaceHealth sponsors several visa categories, including H-1B, Green Card pathways such as EB-2 and EB-3, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, TN visas for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals, and J-1 visa for exchange visitors. The right visa depends on your nationality, role, and career stage, so it's worth confirming with their HR team which pathway applies to your situation.
Which departments or roles at PeaceHealth are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at PeaceHealth is most common in clinical and allied health roles, including physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and specialized technicians. Healthcare systems in the Pacific Northwest face persistent workforce shortages in these areas, which drives international hiring. Administrative and non-clinical roles are sponsored less frequently, though exceptions exist for highly specialized positions.
How do I find open jobs at PeaceHealth that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find PeaceHealth roles where visa sponsorship is verified. Rather than manually researching whether an employer sponsors, Migrate Mate filters opportunities by confirmed sponsorship history, so you can focus your time on applications that are actually open to international candidates. Check listings regularly, as healthcare positions turn over frequently.
How do I approach PeaceHealth's application process as a visa-sponsored candidate?
Start by identifying roles that match your qualifications and U.S. licensure status, then apply through PeaceHealth's careers portal. Disclose your visa needs early in the process. PeaceHealth's talent acquisition team has experience handling sponsored candidates, but timelines can extend significantly when work authorization is involved, so build extra lead time into your planning, especially around H-1B lottery deadlines.