Operating Room Technologist
Jacksonville, FL
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician providing peri-operative support to surgeons and surgical teams. The role requires knowledge of anatomy, instrumentation, patient safety, and sterile technique, with a focus on robotics, open urology and general surgery, and cystoscopy. The position supports a high-volume robotics and oncology practice and includes required call coverage.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts with 10-hour scheduled coverage from 0645 to 1715; minimum 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician.
  • Graduate of an accredited or approved Surgical Technician program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) competency required at the start of the assignment.
  • Strong experience with robotics, open urology or general surgery, and cystoscopy.
  • Knowledge of anatomy, instrumentation, patient safety, sterile technique, aseptic technique, surgical procedures, and the preparation, operation, and care of surgical equipment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous travel experience.
  • General surgery experience.
  • Gynecology experience.
  • Additional specialty certifications or training applicable to the work area.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Required call coverage includes urology, gynecology, and general surgery.
  • Call coverage requires a 45-minute callback response.
  • Typical call participation includes approximately 48 call shifts per month, including one or more weekend call shifts.
  • Holiday call is not required.
  • Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, supporting patient and staff safety, and preparing and operating surgical equipment.
  • The role requires effective communication and collaboration with various levels of personnel.
  • The position involves standing and walking for a significant portion of the work schedule.
  • Moderate to heavy lifting may be required.
  • The work environment may involve exposure to cuts, burns, infection, biohazardous chemicals, and X-ray procedures.

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