Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician — Tillamook, Oregon. This position supports invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures by preparing instruments, supplies, equipment, and sterile fields. The role promotes quality patient care throughout surgical procedures and assists with room turnover and preparation for subsequent patients.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts, totaling at least 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree or certificate of program completion in Surgical Technology.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant acute care experience.
- Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technologists or the Association of Surgical Technologists.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider.
- Additional Information:
- Verify the scheduled procedure against consent forms and prepare the patient and operating room.
- Pass instruments to the surgeon and anticipate the need for additional supplies.
- Complete required counts with the circulator before the procedure and before incision closure.
- Prepare, secure, and apply sterile dressings after incision closure.
- Check and obtain sterile and nonsterile supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
- Set up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions.
- Assist with draping the sterile field.
- Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
- Assist with room cleaning, turnover, and preparation for the next patient.
- Required vaccinations must be received as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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
