Job Summary
Operating Room Technician in the OR specialty — located at the healthcare organization. This position supports surgical teams by preparing the operating room, assisting during procedures, and maintaining sterile environments to ensure patient safety and high-quality care. The role involves working closely with registered nurses and surgeons to facilitate successful surgical outcomes.
Job Details
- Position Description: Assists in a variety of surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse. Demonstrates a good technical knowledge of the surgical environment, principles of infection control and sterility, and uses this knowledge to support a safe surgical environment. Prepares the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions. Maintains a sterile environment according to hospital policy and AORN Standards of Care. Able to perform scrub technician functions for all services and specialties. Assembles sterile and non-sterile equipment and adjusts as necessary. During surgery, passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical assistants, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and helps count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Prepares, cares for, and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis. Assists in applying surgical dressings. Ensures availability of instrumentation and equipment as per protocol and surgeon’s preference cards. Assists in transporting and positioning patients. Uses sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments. Operates sterilizers, lights, suction, and diagnostic equipment under supervision. Prepares and labels medications during the surgical procedure. Assists in transferring patients to recovery and restocks the operating room as needed. Respects patient privacy, dignity, and safety, providing a safe environment throughout. Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and educational activities related to career development.
- Required Qualifications: Certified Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technician, graduate of an accredited civilian or military operating room technician program, BLS Certification, 1 year of relevant experience.
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: May operate sterilizers, assist in turnover and restocking, and support team collaboration to ensure optimal surgical care.
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
