Operating Room Technologist
Rochester, NY
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician, Operating Room Technologist. This position supports a high-volume surgical environment across multiple service lines, assisting with general, vascular, orthopedic, neurological, gynecological, urological, thoracic, and robotic procedures. The role requires strong knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, specimen handling, decontamination, sterilization, and operating room safety practices.

Job Details

• Schedule: Evening shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Call is required for six shifts during each 8-week period, including weekends and holidays.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification and National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification
  • New York state license in hand at the time of submission
  • At least three years of surgical technology experience; four years of experience preferred
  • Prior travel experience required
  • Proficiency with Epic charting
  • Competency in general operating room procedures, including laparoscopic, vascular, orthopedic, neurological, gynecological, urological, thoracic, colorectal robotic, and robotic surgical procedures
  • Knowledge of aseptic technique, decontamination and sterilization processes, sharps safety, specimen handling and labeling, and Universal Protocol time-out procedures
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Trauma Level II experience
  • Epic charting experience
  • Experience with management or lead responsibilities
  • Familiarity with the Da Vinci Xi Surgical System
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • The surgical department supports approximately 4060 cases per day across 13 operating rooms.
  • Call coverage includes weekends and holidays.
  • Scrubs are provided.
  • Background reviews are conducted on a case-by-case basis.
  • Pre-start specialty modules may be required.
  • Aseptic technique, fire safety, laser safety, radiation safety, electrosurgical unit, and surgical equipment competencies may be utilized in the role.

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