Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Tech: This position supports surgical procedures across adult, pediatric, geriatric, and obstetric cases in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include operating room preparation and assistance with orthopedic, obstetric/gynecologic, and general surgical procedures, with scheduled daytime shifts and call coverage.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) certification; minimum of 1 year of experience; familiarity with total joint procedures and cesarean sections.
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification; experience with orthopedic procedures; familiarity with robotic surgical systems.
- Additional Information: Supports orthopedic procedures, including total joint replacements, open reduction and internal fixation, and arthroscopy; obstetric and gynecologic procedures, including cesarean sections, laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, dilation and curettage, and diagnostic laparoscopy; and general procedures, including laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and exploratory laparotomy. Equipment may include a C-arm, robotic surgical system, ligasure, and harmonic scalpel. Call coverage may include one to two weeknight call shifts per week, one weekend per month, and holiday call. Department-specific orientation consists of one to two shifts. Scrub attire is provided.
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
