Travel Surgical Technologist
Hyannis, MA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Operating Room Technician in the OR specialty located in a healthcare facility setting. This role involves assisting in a variety of surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses. The position requires a good technical knowledge of the surgical environment, infection control principles, and sterility standards to support quality patient care and safety.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an Accredited Civilian or Military Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technician program; NBSTSA Certified with ongoing certification maintenance; BLS Certification required; 1 year of experience in the Operating Room specialty.
• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week.
• Assists in preparing the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, sterile drapes, and solutions.
• Maintains a sterile environment according to hospital policy and Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Standards of Care.
• Performs scrub technician functions for all service areas and specialties, including assembling sterile and non-sterile equipment, passing instruments, and maintaining surgical supplies.
• Prepares, cares for, and disposes of specimens for laboratory analysis; assists in applying surgical dressings; helps transport and position patients.
• Understands and uses sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments; may operate sterilizers, lights, suction, and diagnostic equipment.
• Accurately prepares and labels medications during surgical procedures under surgeon and nurse direction.
• Assists in transferring patients to the recovery area and in turnover or restocking of the operating room for subsequent surgeries.
• Respects patient privacy, dignity, and safety, providing a safe environment for surgical patients.
• Supports team cooperation, participates in staff meetings, in-service, and educational programs.

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