Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician — This position assists with surgical preparation and procedures by performing routine and delegated duties in accordance with department standards and policies. The role supports quality patient care across a broad range of surgical specialties, including vascular, transplant, ophthalmology, spine, robotic, and cardiac procedures.
Job Details
- Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts weekly, totaling 40 hours per week, with variable start times between 9:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. or 11:00 p.m. and 9:30 a.m.; weekends are included in the rotation, and on-call coverage is required.
- Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologist licensure through NBSTSA; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or equivalent; five years of experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with vascular, transplant, ophthalmology, spine, robotic, and cardiac procedures.
- Additional Information:
- Supports surgical procedures in cardiac, ophthalmology, robotic, orthopedic spine, neurosurgery, gynecology, general surgery, pediatric, ear, nose, and throat, oral, transplant, and vascular specialties.
- Performs duties involving surgical instruments, scopes, fiber-optic equipment, robotic systems, cataract equipment, vitrectomy equipment, and surgical specimen handling.
- Follows aseptic technique, universal protocol, isolation precautions, personal protective equipment procedures, sterilization and disinfection practices, sharps safety, fire safety, and radiation safety.
- Participates in procedures including vascular repairs, spinal fusions, robotic surgery, transplant procedures, ophthalmic surgery, cardiac surgery, laparoscopic procedures, orthopedic procedures, and general surgery.
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
