Job Summary
Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician. The Surgical Technologist supports Operating Room procedures by preparing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment; maintaining the sterile field; and anticipating procedural needs. The role requires strong knowledge of surgical procedures and proficiency across multiple surgical specialties.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, and a minimum of 36 hours per week; every third weekend; no call.
- Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of surgical technologist experience; Level 2 Trauma experience; proficiency in orthopedic, vascular, neurological, general, gynecological, and urological procedures; active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification.
- Preferred Qualifications: Recent travel work experience.
- Additional Information:
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and problem-solving abilities related to the procedure being performed.
- Verifies items on physician preference cards.
- Assembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, supplies, instruments, and disposables.
- Confirms that equipment and instruments are available, properly assembled, and in working condition.
- Maintains the sterile environment and recognizes breaks in sterile technique.
- Sets up the sterile field in a timely manner.
- Maintains accurate counts of medications, sponges, instruments, and sharps according to policy.
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
