Pediatric Operating Room Technician
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Operating Room Assistant, Operating Room Pediatrics Only. The Operating Room Assistant supports nursing staff in receiving, caring for, and transporting patients to and from the perioperative area. The role also includes maintaining patient care equipment, supplying necessary equipment and materials, and supporting a clean, safe, and efficient clinical environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential; ability to work varied shifts and adapt to changing assignments; effective customer service, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to provide appropriate care based on individual age, culture, and developmental needs; ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds; knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods, computer systems, operating room equipment and supplies, patient record protocols, and emergency response responsibilities.
• Additional Information:
  • Assists with receiving, caring for, and transporting patients, equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens.
  • Performs patient care tasks such as shave preparation, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulation, and repositioning.
  • Cleans and maintains patient care equipment and operating rooms according to established protocols.
  • Uses aseptic techniques and follows infection control policies and procedures.
  • Performs housekeeping and stocking duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Participates in quality control, quality assurance, preventive maintenance, and quality improvement activities.
  • Attends equipment and supply training, evaluations, staff meetings, and applicable committees.
  • Supports compliance with departmental, institutional, and regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Learns new skills, equipment, and procedures as needed to maintain competency 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