Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

Job Summary ORT (Operating Room Technician), Surgical Technician/Operating Room Tech – Location: Not Specified. This role involves selecting and passing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. The technician prepares for procedures, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, and ensures aseptic techniques are maintained throughout. Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: High school diploma or GED; current basic life support certification; zero years of experience required. Must be registered with State Regulatory Agency if applicable.
• Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Responsibilities:
• Prepare for surgical procedures by pulling instruments and supplies, ensuring proper function and reviewing case carts.
• Assist during surgeries by passing instruments, retracting tissue, and operating equipment.
• Follow aseptic techniques and universal precautions, dispose of sharps and waste properly, and participate in instrument and sponge counting.
• Ensure accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists.
• Help with operating room turnover, stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning.
• May provide basic administrative support to the department.
• Follow safety procedures for medication labeling, specimen handling, sharps, radiation, laser safety, infection control, and emergency protocols.
• Participate in emergency call rotation.
• Additional Information: Must float between two campuses as needed; primary location is Boswell with occasional coverage at Del Webb.

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