Job Summary
Surgical Technician, Operating Room — San Luis Obispo, California. Supports surgical procedures by preparing supplies and equipment, establishing and maintaining sterile fields, passing instruments and medications, and assisting with patient transport and operative case readiness. The role also performs instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN), maintains aseptic technique, and supports operating room cleanliness and organization.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week; weekday evening shifts from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM may apply. No call required.
- Required Qualifications:
- Six months of operating room experience or completion of a Surgical Technician course.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor.
- High school education, General Educational Development (GED), or equivalent preferred.
- Associate or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Surgical Technician certification.
- Three or more years of experience preferred.
- Experience in orthopedic, neurological, and general surgical procedures.
- Additional Information:
- Prepares and verifies supplies, equipment, instrumentation, and sterile fields before surgical procedures.
- Maintains accurate counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and blades with the Registered Nurse (RN).
- Labels solutions according to established standards and maintains careful attention to aseptic technique.
- Cleans equipment and facilities, performs housekeeping duties, and maintains supply inventory.
- Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities.
- Performs clerical and other job-related duties as assigned.
- Required vaccinations may be a condition of employment, with applicable medical and religious exemptions.
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
