Job Summary
ORT (Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician) — Location: Not specified. This position involves assisting in a busy surgical environment, mainly supporting the main operating room and CVOR. The role includes working in a Level 3 trauma setting with both inpatient and outpatient cases across multiple specialties, including general surgery, gynecology, urology, and more.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; WA state license; minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical technology.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with varied start times, totaling at least 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information:
- Unit notes: No neuro cases; approximately 7 cases per day, with 22-45 cases across all specialties.
- Techs do not require national certification.
- EMR: EPIC.
- Charge nurse on every shift; resource nurse for CVOR and tech support.
- Weekend and holiday call rotations, with response time of 30 minutes.
- Scrubbing required; tele-surgeon on call after hours; on-call hours include nights and weekends.
- Floating possible between CVOR and Main OR based on experience.
- Common case types include general surgery, bowel resection, gynecology, urology, TURP, cystoscopy, lithotripsy, and dental surgeries.
- Must pass a 1-week floor-specific orientation.
- Housing may be challenging.
- Cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts canceled within a 13-week assignment.
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
