Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician, ORT. This role supports surgical procedures in an acute care setting and requires specialized training, surgical first assistant certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The position includes variable daytime scheduling, call coverage, and frequent standing and walking.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week; variable scheduling may include two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts.
- Required Qualifications:
- Post-high-school vocational or specialized training
- At least 2 years of experience, including 3–5 years as a Certified Surgical Technologist
- Certified Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Successful completion of a Certified Surgical First Assistant program that includes didactic instruction and at least 140 documented procedures
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional Information:
- Call coverage is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
- Call coverage is divided among the surgical first assistants.
- Frequent prolonged standing and walking are required.
- The role involves potential exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens.
- The position supports an acute care setting.
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
