Job Summary
Vail, CO — Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician (ORT) — This role involves assisting during surgical procedures by ensuring the integrity of sterile fields and providing instrumentation to the surgical team. The position supports high-quality patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to a safe and efficient operating environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Assists in sterile and aseptic technique, understanding human anatomy, surgical procedures, and instrument handling, following AORN standards. Maintains and checks all items for packaging, moisture, seal integrity, sterile indicators, and expiration dates. Monitors sterile field for contamination risks and initiates corrective actions under supervision.
- Required Qualifications: Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist, licensed as a Surgical Technologist in Colorado, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association, and valid computer skills for online learning and administrative tasks. Must have at least 1 year of experience.
- Schedule: 3 days per week, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Responsible for assisting with patient transports, room turnovers, and maintaining sterile equipment. Demonstrates professional behavior, models effective communication, and supports team activities such as briefings and debriefings. Performs cleaning and preparation of instruments for sterilization. Must be HIPAA compliant.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Tier 1 surgical cases and familiarity with current technologies and procedures.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
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
