Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician, ORT. The Surgical Technician facilitates operative and other invasive procedures by preparing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment; maintaining the sterile field; and anticipating the needs of the surgical team. The role also supports instrument processing, procedure-room preparation, patient privacy, and ongoing competency activities.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week, with call requirements.
- Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
- Additional Information:
- Functions as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures.
- Assembles and organizes sterile supplies and instruments.
- Performs accounting procedures in coordination with the registered nurse circulator.
- Assists with sterile draping and provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
- Maintains sterility and takes corrective action when needed.
- Prepares sterile dressings.
- Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for processing and transport to decontamination areas.
- Assists with post-procedure room cleaning and preparation for subsequent patients.
- Participates in education and competency verification activities related to scrub-person responsibilities.
- Maintains privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
- CRASE training is required if the assignment extends beyond six months.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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
