Job Summary
Surgical Technician in the Operating Room (OR) – Location: Not specified. This role involves providing patient care duties and supporting activities within the surgical suite. The position requires expertise in orthopedic, neurological, and robotic procedures, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Minimum of high school education preferred; at least 3 years of experience as a scrub person in a hospital setting; specialized training or approved program for Operating Room Technicians preferred; Scrub Tech Certification preferred; BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
- Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include practicing and complying with healthcare practices and policies, maintaining regulatory requirements, providing quality patient care, and assisting with procedures such as dressings, cast applications, and instrumentation.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of procedures and anticipate needs during surgical cases, verify and document counts, update surgeon preference cards, and report any exceptions.
- The role includes performing additional departmental tasks beyond routine responsibilities, participating in teaching, and submitting recommendations for process improvements or cost containment.
- Skills Required: Patient care, operating room procedures, familiarity with physician preference cards, instrumental trays, and count policies and procedures.
- Additional Skills: Licensing and certification, mandatory training, written recommendations, teaching, and technical skills through on-the-job training.
- Must have strong orthopedic, neurological, and robotics experience.
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
