Operating Room Tech / Operating Room Open Heart

Job Summary Operating Room (OR) Open Heart Surgical Technologist in an unspecified location. This position involves assisting in cardiovascular surgeries, preparing surgical instruments and supplies, and supporting the surgical team through diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The role requires proficiency in at least two surgical specialties and may include training and orientation duties. Job Details

• Certifications: Current basic life support (BLS) certification; certification as a surgical technologist.
• Education Requirements/Experience: High school diploma/GED; one to two years of experience as a surgical technologist or three to four years in a surgical technologist role; registration with State Regulatory Agency if applicable.
• Location Requirements: Not specified.
• Years of Experience: 0.0
• Specialty: Operating Room Open Heart
• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include preparing for surgical procedures, ensuring aseptic technique, assisting with instrument passes, participating in OR turnover, and supporting surgical staff.
• Additional operational responsibilities may involve training staff, troubleshooting equipment, and sterilizing instruments.
• This role may require working under emergency or high-pressure situations while maintaining professionalism and adherence to safety standards.
• Candidates must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties and stay current with developments in the field.

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