Job Summary
Surgical Technician, Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician, Juneau. The surgical technician supports complex surgical procedures by preparing sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions while anticipating procedural needs. The role also supports sterile processing, inventory management, quality assurance, staff education, and emergency surgical cases.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Assignment dates are 12/28/2026 through 03/29/2027.
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Completion of an accredited surgical technologist training program
- Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification at the time of submission
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of submission
- Minimum of 1 year of experience
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical instrumentation, suturing materials, needles, prosthetic devices, wound healing, and potential complications
- Competence in sterile technique, sterile processing, patient positioning, and responding to requests during surgery
- Additional Information:
- Scrubs in on surgical procedures under the supervision of a professional nurse.
- Sets up sterile tables with instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications or solutions required for surgical procedures.
- Anticipates surgeon preferences and responds proactively to changing procedural and patient needs.
- Prepares instruments for terminal sterilization and monitors the sterility of supplies and instruments.
- Inventories assigned service supplies and places orders as needed.
- Supports educational programs, learning aids, policy updates, patient care standards, and committee participation.
- Provides backup call coverage for emergency cases that may require two surgical technicians.
- Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adaptability in the surgical environment.
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
