Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Tech, ORT — This role supports surgical services in a short-term acute care, Level III trauma setting. The position requires preparation and assistance for a broad range of surgical procedures, adherence to sterile technique and safety protocols, and care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week; block scheduling required. On-call coverage includes 1–2 weeknights per week, with one weekend every six weeks.
- Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification; Washington state license in hand; required charting experience.
- Additional Information:
- Expected patient ratio is 1:1.
- Surgical services attire is provided; any scrub color is permitted.
- Orientation includes 72 hours.
- Responsibilities include operating room support, aseptic technique, instrument processing, specimen handling, sterilization and disinfection, isolation precautions, fire and radiation safety, universal protocol, and care of scopes and fiber-optic equipment.
- Surgical experience may include general, orthopedic, gynecologic, robotic, gastrointestinal, urologic, ophthalmic, vascular, trauma, and laparoscopic procedures.
- Must commit to working three of five designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day.
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
