Operating Room Technologist
Gilbert, AZ
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician Location not specified. This position prepares surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while providing sterile instruments and support throughout surgical procedures. Responsibilities include anticipating procedural needs, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting with operating room turnover, and supporting patient and staff safety.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, 40 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; ability to maintain professional decorum in stressful emergent situations; organized and conscientious approach; ability to respond quickly to surgeon and patient needs.
• Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience; additional related education or experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Prepares instruments, supplies, case carts, and equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Passes instruments, retracts tissue, and operates equipment during surgery.
  • Maintains aseptic technique and follows universal precautions, infection control, medication labeling, specimen handling, sharps handling, time-out, radiation, and laser safety procedures.
  • Participates in surgical counts, instrument cleaning and processing, operating room turnover, stocking, supply replenishment, and room cleaning.
  • Participates in weekend, holiday, emergency call, and float rotations according to department guidelines.
  • Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and stretching, along with fine motor skills, adequate hearing and visual acuity, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
  • Must communicate effectively and follow established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, accreditation requirements, and professional standards.

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