Operating Room Tech / Certified Operating Room Tech

Job Summary Certified Operating Room Technician, Operating Room - Ellsworth, ME. This position supports a high-volume operating room team performing adult and limited pediatric cases across general surgery, urology, otolaryngology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, podiatry, and endoscopy. The role includes circulating responsibilities, room turnover support, rotating call coverage, and participation in a structured orientation program. Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday operating hours with a rotating day off and required rotating call coverage.
• Required Qualifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• At least 3 years of Certified Operating Room Technician experience.
• At least 1 prior travel assignment.
• Experience with general surgery, urology, otolaryngology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic, and other listed operating room case types.
• Comfort with open abdominal cases and willingness to receive training in cesarean-section procedures.
• Willingness to be trained in total joint, podiatry, and endoscopy cases as needed.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 5 years of Certified Operating Room Technician experience.
• Experience with total joint, podiatry, and endoscopy cases.
• Experience with obstetrics and gynecology or cesarean-section cases.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
• Supports an average of approximately 25 cases per day.
• Assists with operating room turnover.
• No robotics or conscious sedation experience is required.
• Call coverage averages 6–7 shifts per month, including weekday and weekend call.
• Weekday call extends through 7:00 a.m. the following morning; weekend call typically extends from Friday evening through Monday at 7:00 a.m.
• A 20-minute response time is required while on call.
• Orientation lasts one week and includes five 8-hour shifts, with call-buddy support.
• Surgical scrubs are provided.
• Assignment dates: 12/14/2026–03/13/2027.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits