Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

Job Summary Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Rowlett, TX - supports the inter-operative phase of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role prepares instruments, equipment, supplies, and the operating room environment while anticipating the needs of the surgical team. The position supports procedures including neuro-spine, orthopedic, trauma, general, ear, nose, and throat, urology, and gynecology cases. Job Details

• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts from 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Call coverage includes 2–3 weekdays per month and one weekend every third month.
• Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist program or applicable formal military or public health service surgical technology training.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Completion of a formal surgical technology training program through a United States military branch or public health service.
• Completion of a one-year operating room technician program.
• Additional Information:
• Prepares and maintains sterile instrument tables, equipment, supplies, and operating room setups according to scheduled procedures.
• Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and other items according to established procedures.
• Passes sterile supplies and equipment, assists with patient positioning and draping, and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
• Receives and transfers surgical specimens according to established protocols.
• Performs post-procedure disassembly, decontamination preparation, cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, and storage of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Follows infection prevention, sterile and aseptic technique, sterilization, workplace safety, and other regulatory standards.
• May have occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards.

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