Job Summary
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Rowlett, TX — supports the inter-operative phase of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role prepares instruments, equipment, supplies, and the operating room environment while anticipating the needs of the surgical team. The position supports procedures including neuro-spine, orthopedic, trauma, general, ear, nose, and throat, urology, and gynecology cases.
Job Details
- Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts from 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Call coverage includes 2–3 weekdays per month and one weekend every third month.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a surgical technologist.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
- Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist program or applicable formal military or public health service surgical technology training.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of a formal surgical technology training program through a United States military branch or public health service.
- Completion of a one-year operating room technician program.
- Additional Information:
- Prepares and maintains sterile instrument tables, equipment, supplies, and operating room setups according to scheduled procedures.
- Performs surgical counts of sponges, sharps, instruments, and other items according to established procedures.
- Passes sterile supplies and equipment, assists with patient positioning and draping, and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team.
- Receives and transfers surgical specimens according to established protocols.
- Performs post-procedure disassembly, decontamination preparation, cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, and storage of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Follows infection prevention, sterile and aseptic technique, sterilization, workplace safety, and other regulatory standards.
- May have occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards.
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
