Operating Room Technologist
Springfield, OR
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician. This travel position supports a high-volume surgical setting with a broad range of orthopedic, neurological, vascular, ophthalmic, general, trauma, gynecologic, urologic, and robotic procedures. The role requires independent performance in a busy Level II Trauma environment, with strong proficiency in robotic and vascular procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m.5:15 p.m., with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Up to four 8-hour call shifts may be required per four-week cycle.
• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a certified surgical technologist (CST); travel experience; CST certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Level II trauma experience; proficiency in ophthalmic procedures including vitrectomies, scleral buckles, retinal procedures, and cataract procedures; general, orthopedic, neurological trauma, basic urologic, and major vascular experience; proficiency with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), carotid, and femoral vascular cases; laparoscopic case experience; and the ability to function independently across applicable surgical service lines.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Level I trauma experience; experience with total joint and trauma procedures, craniotomies, robotic surgery, and shoulder procedures; and recent experience with Epic charting.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The surgical technologist will support orthopedic, neurological, general, trauma, vascular, gynecologic, urologic, robotic, and ophthalmic procedures in a high-volume setting with approximately 5070 cases per day. Responsibilities include independent preparation and management of surgical instruments and equipment, care of scopes and fiber-optic equipment, laparoscopic and robotic procedures, vascular procedures, total joint replacements, craniotomies, trauma cases, and safe application of sterilization, disinfection, specimen handling, laser safety, radiation safety, and universal surgical protocols. Scrubs must be able to support knee and hip procedures independently of a sales representative and, when possible, shoulder 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