Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

Job Summary Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician, ORT - This position supports general operating room services across multiple surgical specialties and procedures. The role requires strong technical knowledge, aseptic technique, specimen handling, sterilization processes, sharps safety, and universal time-out procedures in a high-volume surgical environment. Job Details

• Schedule: Evening shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification; National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification; New York license in hand; at least 3 years of experience, with 4 years preferred; travel experience; proficiency in Epic charting; competency in general operating room procedures, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted cases, vascular, orthopedic, neurological, urological, gynecological, otolaryngological, colorectal, thoracic, and plastic surgery procedures; knowledge of aseptic technique, decontamination and sterilization processes, management or lead responsibilities, sharps safety, specimen handling and labeling, and universal time-out procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level II experience and prior experience with Epic charting.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
• Call coverage is required for six shifts during each eight-week time block, including weekends and holidays.
• The surgical service includes 12 service lines and approximately 40–60 cases per day.
• The role supports a 13-room operating area.
• Surgical attire is provided.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.

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