Job Summary
Surgical Technician / Operating Room Technician (ORT) — located in the specified area, this role involves selecting and placing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. The technician assists in preparing for procedures, anticipates surgeon needs, and ensures adherence to aseptic techniques, contributing to a safe and efficient operating room environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Responsible for preparing for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies, ensuring good working order, and reviewing case carts. Anticipates surgeon needs, passes instruments, retracts tissue, and operates equipment during surgery. Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures. Disposes of sharps and trash, participates in counting sharps, instruments, and sponges, and prepares instruments for cleaning. Ensures accuracy of surgeon preference cards and pick lists. Assists with operating room turnover, stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning. May provide administrative support to the department and participates in emergency call rotation.
- Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, current basic life support (BLS) certification, CST Certification or 5 years of verified operating room experience, and flexibility to work dayshift hours (8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week). Must possess manual dexterity, strong organizational skills, and the ability to respond quickly in emergent situations.
- Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or additional related experience.
- Schedule: Dayshift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all mandatory qualifications and be available for the specified start and end dates.
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
