Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician — This position supports surgical teams by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment; maintaining sterile technique; assisting with surgical procedures; and completing room turnover. The role requires effective communication, sound judgment, attention to patient safety, and the ability to anticipate procedural needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Completion of a formal, structured Surgical Technology program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, surgical counts, specimen and medication handling, safety procedures, and operating room patient care.
- Ability to prepare surgical fields, select appropriate sterilization methods, maintain sterile instruments and equipment, communicate effectively, and identify and escalate breaks in sterile technique or unsafe patient situations.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
- Sports medicine background.
- Additional Information:
- Supports surgical procedures by anticipating the needs of the surgical team and providing instruments, supplies, and equipment in a timely manner.
- Performs surgical scrub duties under supervision and assists with case setup, intraoperative patient care activities, and room cleaning after procedures.
- Completes surgical counts of sharps, small items, instruments, and sponges with the circulating nurse before opening, during the procedure, and after incision closure.
- Handles specimens and medications according to established policies and procedures.
- Assignment dates are 12/14/2026 through 02/07/2027.
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
