Operating Room Technologist
Glendale, AZ
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technician, Surgical Technician/Operating Room Tech The Surgical Technician prepares and maintains instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures while providing sterile instruments and supplies during operations. The role supports aseptic technique, operating room turnover, inventory readiness, safety procedures, and emergency call rotation, with a focus on labor and delivery procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) credential, or equivalent working knowledge.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Registration with the applicable state regulatory agency, where required.
  • Manual dexterity, fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and the ability to maintain professional decorum in stressful and emergent situations.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently; lift up to 75 pounds; and respond quickly to patient and procedural needs.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology.
  • Two years of operating room experience.
  • Additional related education or experience.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Serves as a scrub technician for labor and delivery procedures.
  • Prepares instruments, supplies, equipment, and case carts for surgical procedures.
  • Anticipates procedural needs by passing instruments, retracting tissue, and operating equipment.
  • Applies aseptic technique, universal precautions, infection control, medication-labeling, specimen-handling, sharps-handling, time-out, radiation, and laser-safety procedures.
  • Participates in counts of sharps, instruments, and sponges and prepares instruments for cleaning after each procedure.
  • Assists with operating room turnover, stocking, supply replenishment, and room cleaning.
  • Participates in emergency call rotation.

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