Operating Room Technologist
Springfield, OR
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Location information is not provided. This travel position supports a high-volume surgical environment with orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, ophthalmic, general, trauma, gynecologic, urologic, and robotic procedures. The role requires strong robotics and vascular proficiency, Level II trauma experience, and the ability to function independently across multiple service lines.

Job Details

• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m.5:15 p.m., with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Up to four 8-hour call shifts may be required per four-week cycle.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
  • Certified Surgical Technologist certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Travel experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
  • Level II trauma experience required
  • Strong proficiency in robotics and vascular procedures
  • At least 2 years of Level I or Level II experience in orthopedic procedures, including total joints and trauma, and neurologic procedures, including craniotomies
  • Experience with ophthalmic procedures, including vitrectomies, scleral buckles, retinal procedures, and cataracts
  • Experience with general, orthopedic and neurologic trauma, basic urology, and major vascular procedures, including abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair
  • Ability to independently scrub knee and hip procedures and, when possible, shoulder procedures without sales representative support
  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) credentials may be accepted when applicable; NCCT credentials must be from an accredited school
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Level I trauma experience
  • Previous experience with the organizations electronic charting system
• Additional Information:
  • Supports a high-volume surgical service with approximately 5070 cases per day.
  • Laparoscopic cases are required.
  • Robotic procedures include general, gynecologic, urologic, and neurologic surgery.
  • Common vascular procedures include abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid procedures, and femoral procedures.
  • Common equipment includes Doppler, ultrasound, cell-salvage systems, electrosurgical equipment, lasers, video systems, specialized surgical tables, and stapling systems.
  • Therapeutic abortion procedures are limited to life-saving measures.
  • Scrub attire is provided.

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