Operating Room Technologist
Golden, CO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician ORT located in the area. This position involves supporting surgical teams to ensure the safety and success of operative procedures. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the surgical technician will assist with preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile fields, and responding to emergency situations to ensure a safe surgical environment.

Job Details

• Maintains accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintains the sterile field and ensures a safe environment.
• Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
• Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
• May assist with sterile processing.
• Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure while staying within the ORT scope of practice.
• Can identify emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
• Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.
• Schedule: Night shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1900 to 0700, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Certifications required: CO License (DORA), NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist, BLS (AHA).
• Education: Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, graduation from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months, or two years of scrub tech experience within the last three years.
• Required Skills & Experience: Demonstrates the ability to maintain a sterile field, understand sterile processing, respond appropriately in emergency situations, and has experience supporting surgical teams and life support situations related to surgical care.

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