Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

Job Summary Surgical Technician, Operating Room Technician. This role performs technical duties across operating room specialty service areas, supporting safe and efficient surgical procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, preparing and handling instruments and supplies, assisting with surgical counts and specimens, operating complex equipment, and supporting the surgical team during procedures. Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Nursing program; graduate of a military training program in Surgical Technology; or formal education and training may be substituted for individuals with prior surgical technician experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Labor and Delivery/Obstetrics experience required.
• Successful completion of the service-specific surgical technologist competency assessment.
• Strong communication, customer service, organization, and priority-setting skills.
• Additional Information:
• Performs surgical counts and follows established procedures for incorrect counts and discrepancies.
• Applies aseptic technique and identifies and corrects contamination or breaks in sterile practice.
• Prepares, assembles, handles, maintains, and sterilizes specialty instrumentation.
• Assists with operating room setup, including instruments, supplies, and surgical drapes.
• Supports surgical specimen identification, preparation, handling, and labeling.
• Assists with case selection and instrument planning.
• Recognizes patient anatomy and procedure-related considerations when supporting the surgical team.
• Responds to surgical emergencies and follows emergency management procedures.
• Inventories, receives, stores, and restocks supplies and equipment.
• Identifies and reports defective instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Operates and troubleshoots complex operating room equipment.
• May mentor surgical technician trainees and serve as a preceptor.

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