Job Summary
Surgical Technician, Certified Operating Room Tech — Oceanside, NY. The Surgical Technician supports surgical procedures by preparing sterile instruments and supplies, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with patient positioning and transfers, and supporting the surgical team under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. The role includes scrub and circulating support, specimen handling, surgical counts, room preparation, and adherence to patient safety and infection prevention practices.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 11.5 hours per shift, 34.5 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: High school diploma; completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) training program; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification; ability to read, write, understand, and speak English clearly; strong communication and interpersonal skills; visual and aural acuity appropriate to job responsibilities; physical stamina and dexterity to perform assigned duties.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Operating Room Technology; coursework in operating room technology, science, biology, or chemistry; experience in an operating room setting.
- Additional Information:
- Perform scrub and circulating functions according to established guidelines.
- Prepare sterile instrument tables, supplies, equipment, operative areas, and patient positioning for surgical procedures.
- Maintain accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts and report discrepancies promptly.
- Apply and maintain aseptic technique, including appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) use and corrective action when contamination occurs.
- Assist with specimen handling, dressings, drainage systems, patient transfers, room cleanup, and preparation for subsequent procedures.
- Prepare and label medications or solutions only under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse, following applicable medication-handling procedures.
- Support patient transportation, equipment and supply organization, preference card updates, and operational needs of the surgical suite.
- Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and applicable policies and procedures.
- Per diem personnel must not work more than 16 shifts in a 13-week period.
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
