Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

Job Summary Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician - Responsible for preparing operating rooms, handling surgical instruments and supplies, and supporting surgical teams during general surgical procedures. The role includes anticipating procedural needs, assisting with patient preparation and transport, maintaining safety and infection control standards, and responding to emergent situations according to established procedures. Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), or certification completed within one month of the start date.
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of surgical technologist experience.
• Previous experience in neurological spine and brain procedures or orthopedic total joint procedures.
• Ability to lift and move patients, push and pull case carts, instrument trays, and equipment.
• Ability to work in patient care areas with potential exposure to communicable diseases, unpleasant odors, acute patient conditions, hazardous gases, and confidential information.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Additional Information:
• Scrubs for general surgical procedures and prepares operating rooms according to the procedure.
• Verifies the proper functioning of instruments and equipment and reports needed repairs.
• Maintains sterile supplies, surgical instruments, clean rooms, stocked work areas, and designated storage locations.
• Supports patient comfort, privacy, preparation, admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Assists with supply deliveries and par-level adjustments for effective supply management.
• Follows departmental policies, quality assurance programs, safety procedures, environmental standards, and infection control standards.
• Participates in continuing education, audits, task forces, and department-specific educational programs.
• May train new Surgical Technologist I team members within the assigned area.
• Responds to emergent situations and performs other assigned duties.

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