Operating Room Technologist
Espanola, NM
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technician, Operating Room Specialty. The Surgical Technician provides essential support to surgeons by preparing instruments, equipment, and sterile fields for surgical procedures. This role promotes safe, effective, and orderly operating room operations while assisting with patient preparation, positioning, monitoring, and intraoperative support.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Two years of current experience in a large operating room.
  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
  • Completion of a surgical technician training program or graduation from an accredited school, or a Certified Surgical Technician credential through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery certification through NCCT with ten years of experience.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification completed through American Heart Association (AHA), American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of surgical procedures, aseptic technique, sterile field maintenance, instrument counts, and scrub functions.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Orthopedic, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), or vascular surgical experience.
  • Experience with Epic.
  • Certified Surgical Technician (CST) credential through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery certification through NCCT.
• Additional Information:
  • Prepares and maintains instruments, supplies, equipment, and the sterile field for surgical procedures.
  • Prepares, positions, and repositions patients for surgery and provides supportive preoperative care.
  • Assists with patient monitoring during procedures.
  • Handles and routes specimens correctly.
  • Maintains current knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medications used intraoperatively.
  • Follows federal, state, and departmental safety procedures.
  • Participates in seminars, workshops, and professional publications to remain current in the field.

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