Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

Job Summary Surgical Technician/Operating Room Tech, ORT - This role supports surgical services in a short-term acute care, Level III trauma setting. The position requires preparation and assistance for a broad range of surgical procedures, adherence to sterile technique and safety protocols, and care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week; block scheduling required. On-call coverage includes 1–2 weeknights per week, with one weekend every six weeks.
• Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification; Washington state license in hand; required charting experience.
• Additional Information:
• Expected patient ratio is 1:1.
• Surgical services attire is provided; any scrub color is permitted.
• Orientation includes 72 hours.
• Responsibilities include operating room support, aseptic technique, instrument processing, specimen handling, sterilization and disinfection, isolation precautions, fire and radiation safety, universal protocol, and care of scopes and fiber-optic equipment.
• Surgical experience may include general, orthopedic, gynecologic, robotic, gastrointestinal, urologic, ophthalmic, vascular, trauma, and laparoscopic procedures.
• Must commit to working three of five designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day.

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