Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

Job Summary Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician. This position prepares surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment; maintains aseptic technique; and provides instruments and sterile supplies during surgical procedures. The role anticipates procedural needs, supports operating room turnover, and participates in safety, infection control, counting, and emergency call procedures. Job Details

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent working knowledge; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; state registration where applicable; manual dexterity; ability to maintain professional decorum in stressful emergent situations; organized and conscientious approach; ability to respond quickly to surgeon and patient needs; ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, stretch, and handle objects frequently; adequate hearing, visual acuity, color vision, fine motor skills, and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift up to 75 pounds; and ability to communicate effectively.
• Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience. Additional related education or experience is preferred.
• Schedule: Day shift with 10-hour shifts and a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include preparing surgical procedures, reviewing case carts, verifying instruments and supplies, anticipating procedural needs, passing instruments, retracting tissue, operating equipment, disposing of sharps and waste, participating in counts, preparing instruments for cleaning, maintaining preference cards and pick lists, assisting with operating room turnover, stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. The role participates in emergency call rotation and may include weekend and holiday coverage. Safety responsibilities include medication labeling, specimen handling, sharps handling, time-out procedures, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and instrument assembly and disassembly.

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