Operating Room Tech / Certified Operating Room Tech

Job Summary Surgical Technician, Certified Operating Room Tech - Oceanside, NY. The Surgical Technician supports surgical procedures by preparing sterile instruments and supplies, assisting with patient positioning and transfers, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting operating room workflow under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Responsibilities include scrub and circulating support, accurate surgical counts, specimen handling, equipment preparation, and room turnover. Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 11.5-hour shifts, with a minimum of 34.5 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) training program completion.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English clearly and concisely.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to monitor patient vital signs and respond appropriately to patient needs.
• Physical stamina, dexterity, visual acuity, and aural acuity sufficient to perform assigned surgical support duties.
• Knowledge of surgical assistance, oral surgery, dental ambulatory operating room and procedure room functions, radiography, and medical-surgical supplies.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Certification in operating room technology.
• Coursework in operating room technology, science, biology, or chemistry.
• Experience in an operating room setting.
• Additional Information:
• Performs scrub assignments, including surgical scrub, gowning, gloving, sterile table setup, surgical draping, and instrument and supply preparation.
• Anticipates procedural needs for instruments, sutures, sponges, supplies, and special equipment.
• Maintains accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts and promptly reports discrepancies.
• Supports patient positioning, transfer, protection, transport, dressing application, and recovery room transfer.
• Maintains aseptic technique and promptly addresses contamination or other breaks in sterile practice.
• Handles specimens appropriately and completes operative counts and related documentation accurately.
• Prepares the operating room, assists with room cleaning, and organizes equipment and sterile storage areas for subsequent procedures.
• Assists with medication and solution preparation only within assigned responsibilities and under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Follows workplace safety guidelines and uses appropriate personal protective equipment in the surgical suite.
• Per diem assignments must not exceed 16 shifts within a 13-week period.

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