Job Summary
Surgical Technician, Operating Room, Wenatchee, WA. The Surgical Technician functions as a vital member of the operating room team and assumes responsibility for the scrub position during surgical procedures. The role supports safe, aseptic surgical practice and requires proficiency with craniotomies, neurosurgery, surgical equipment, instrumentation, and emergency situations.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program
- Current Washington State surgical technologist license
- National certification as a surgical technologist
- Experience with craniotomies and neurosurgery
- Additional Information:
- Call coverage is required.
- Performs the scrub role during surgical procedures.
- Maintains a sterile field and applies appropriate aseptic techniques.
- Demonstrates proficiency with surgical procedures across a variety of services.
- Prepares equipment and instrumentation according to procedure requirements.
- Uses instruments, sutures, stapling devices, and surgical equipment safely and correctly.
- Performs accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
- Identifies and handles specimens according to department procedures.
- Recognizes faulty equipment and unsafe conditions.
- Demonstrates the ability to respond effectively during emergency situations.
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
