Operating Room Technologist
Redwood City, CA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician This position supports surgical teams by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment; maintaining sterile technique; assisting with surgical procedures; and completing room turnover. The role requires effective communication, sound judgment, attention to patient safety, and the ability to anticipate procedural needs.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Completion of a formal, structured Surgical Technology program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Knowledge of surgical procedures, anatomy and physiology, sterile technique, surgical counts, specimen and medication handling, safety procedures, and operating room patient care.
  • Ability to prepare surgical fields, select appropriate sterilization methods, maintain sterile instruments and equipment, communicate effectively, and identify and escalate breaks in sterile technique or unsafe patient situations.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
  • Sports medicine background.
• Additional Information:
  • Supports surgical procedures by anticipating the needs of the surgical team and providing instruments, supplies, and equipment in a timely manner.
  • Performs surgical scrub duties under supervision and assists with case setup, intraoperative patient care activities, and room cleaning after procedures.
  • Completes surgical counts of sharps, small items, instruments, and sponges with the circulating nurse before opening, during the procedure, and after incision closure.
  • Handles specimens and medications according to established policies and procedures.
  • Assignment dates are 12/14/2026 through 02/07/2027.

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