Job Summary
Surgical Technician (ORT) — Location unspecified. This position involves supporting surgical teams in an acute care setting, performing technical tasks during procedures, and ensuring sterilization and preparation of surgical instruments. The role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Unit notes specify a focus on OR (Operating Room) procedures involving general, orthopedic, robotics, neuro, spine, urology, and ENT cases. Typical cases number approximately 30 per day.
- Required Certifications, Education, and Experience: BLS (American Heart Association), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA; must have a DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies) license to submit; minimum of 2 years of experience in a surgical setting.
- Schedule: Dayshift with an 12-hour shift, approximately 36 hours per week, from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, including call responsibilities totaling around 120 hours per contract. Call is self-scheduled between weekdays and weekends, with a response time of 30 minutes.
- Additional Information: There are no floating requirements; if needed, float within Zone 1 (including PEN, SFH, SFI, SMC, STMS). Scrubs are provided, and a one-week unit-specific orientation is required. The hospital can cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment. The charting system used is EPIC.
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
