Job Summary
Surgical Technician, Operating Room specialty. The role supports patient safety and surgical procedures under the guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN). Responsibilities include preparing operating rooms and equipment, maintaining aseptic technique and sterile fields, assisting during procedures, and supporting patient transport and equipment readiness.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating shifts; 8-hour shifts; minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Knowledge of the care and safety needs of patients across the ages served; ability to provide technical assistance during surgical procedures and perform operating room scrub duties.
- Additional Information:
- Prepare operating rooms and equipment for surgical and endoscopic procedures.
- Clean, disinfect, wrap, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Maintain aseptic technique and a sterile field during procedures.
- Coordinate patient care with the Registered Nurse (RN) Circulator.
- Organize and provide appropriate instrumentation and equipment during procedures.
- Handle surgical specimens and complete required clinical documentation.
- Transport patients to and from the operating room.
- Monitor surgical equipment and support maintenance and repair needs.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
- Maintain a cooperative and professional disposition in the operating room.
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
