Operating Room Technologist
New York, NY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technician, Certified Operating Room Tech Oceanside, NY. The Surgical Technician supports surgical procedures by preparing sterile instruments and supplies, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with patient positioning and transfers, and supporting the surgical team under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. The role includes scrub and circulating support, specimen handling, surgical counts, room preparation, and adherence to patient safety and infection prevention practices.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 11.5 hours per shift, 34.5 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: High school diploma; completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) training program; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification; ability to read, write, understand, and speak English clearly; strong communication and interpersonal skills; visual and aural acuity appropriate to job responsibilities; physical stamina and dexterity to perform assigned duties.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Operating Room Technology; coursework in operating room technology, science, biology, or chemistry; experience in an operating room setting.
• Additional Information:
  • Perform scrub and circulating functions according to established guidelines.
  • Prepare sterile instrument tables, supplies, equipment, operative areas, and patient positioning for surgical procedures.
  • Maintain accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts and report discrepancies promptly.
  • Apply and maintain aseptic technique, including appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) use and corrective action when contamination occurs.
  • Assist with specimen handling, dressings, drainage systems, patient transfers, room cleanup, and preparation for subsequent procedures.
  • Prepare and label medications or solutions only under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse, following applicable medication-handling procedures.
  • Support patient transportation, equipment and supply organization, preference card updates, and operational needs of the surgical suite.
  • Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and applicable policies and procedures.
  • Per diem personnel must not work more than 16 shifts in a 13-week period.

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