Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech

Job Summary:
A Surgical Technician (Operating Room Technician) position is available in Redwood City, California. This role involves assisting with orthopedic, neuro, spinal, cardiovascular, gynecological, urological, and ENT surgeries in an acute care setting. The position requires providing support in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient safety and procedural efficiency.

Job Details:

• Shift: Days, 10 hours shift times vary between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., with one shift per week and every fourth weekend call. No evening or weekend shifts beyond call are scheduled.
• Certifications: BLS Certification, COVID Vaccine Certification.
• Education and Experience: Minimum two years of OR experience.
• Schedule: 10 hours per day, with at least 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technician (CST) or equivalent, valid license if applicable, and a minimum of 2 years OR experience. Experience with Cerner Surginet EMR preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Main OR with 4 beds and an adjacent pavilion with 8 beds.
  • Ratios of 1:1 nurse to patient; scrub experience a plus but not required.
  • Critical patients require direct ICU transfer post-operation.
  • No float requirement.
  • Orientation includes one week of paperwork and one week paired with a preceptor.
  • Case types include orthopedic, neuro, spinal, cardiovascular, gynecological, urological, and ENT surgeries, with approximately 15-25 cases daily.
  • Anesthesia provided solely by anesthesiologists.

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.