Job Summary
Certified Operating Room Tech, Operating Room, Springfield, MO — The surgical technologist supports surgical procedures across multiple specialties in a fast-paced operating room environment. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile fields, preparing equipment and supplies, performing instrument, sponge, and sharp counts, and supporting patient safety under the supervision of the surgeon and circulating Registered Nurse. This is a 13-week weekend day assignment with potential call responsibilities.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, scheduled three shifts per week on weekends, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule may be Friday/Saturday/Sunday or Saturday/Sunday/Monday, with additional weekend hours and call as required.
- Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program; at least 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience in a hospital setting; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA); ability to work with contaminated instruments and equipment, follow Universal Precautions, lift or push patients and equipment, stand and walk for most of the shift, and work effectively in fast-paced and occasionally high-stress situations.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certified Operating Room Surgical Technologist (CORST) licensure; multiple years of experience in a Level 1 trauma setting.
- Additional Information:
- Provides direct patient care support under the supervision of the surgeon and circulating Registered Nurse.
- Efficiently prepares surgical cases across multiple specialty disciplines according to patient needs and surgeon preference.
- Creates and maintains a sterile field and performs instrument, sponge, and sharp counts.
- Supports other operating room staff in accordance with patient safety and direct patient care policies.
- May serve as a resource for newly hired Surgical Technicians and visiting Surgical Technology students.
- May be required to work varying schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequencies based on patient requirements.
- Call shifts may be required, averaging approximately five or fewer call shifts per eight weeks.
- Black scrub attire is required.
- Seasonal influenza vaccination or an approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations 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
