Travel Certified Operating Room Technician

Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Operating Room Technician, where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional surgical care. In this vital role, you will assist surgical teams by preparing the operating room, ensuring sterile techniques are maintained, and supporting patient safety throughout procedures. Your dedication to precision and patient care will help facilitate smooth surgical operations in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a comprehensive hospital setting, supporting diverse surgical specialties including trauma, pediatrics, and critical care.

Duties

• Prepare the operating room by arranging surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to procedure requirements.
• Assist surgeons and nurses during operative procedures by passing instruments, suturing wounds, and managing sterile fields with meticulous attention to aseptic technique.
• Monitor patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation during surgeries to ensure stability and safety.
• Collect and document data related to patient status, procedure details, and intraoperative observations using electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or other EMR platforms.
• Support infection control protocols by adhering to strict sterilization procedures and maintaining a sterile environment throughout all phases of surgery.
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and wound closure activities including suturing under supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in emergency medicine and trauma centers to provide critical support during high-acuity cases such as Level I or Level II trauma scenarios.
• Maintain accurate medical records by documenting procedures, patient responses, and post-operative care instructions in hospital information systems.
• Participate in ongoing training related to anatomy knowledge, physiology, and advanced critical care practices such as ICU or PICU support.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies on infection control, safety standards, and OSHA regulations for handling hazardous materials.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and acute care procedures necessary for supporting complex surgeries.
• Proven experience in hospital environments with a focus on OR experience or ambulatory surgery centers.
• Strong analysis skills for interpreting vital signs data and recognizing signs of patient distress or instability during procedures.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or other EMR platforms for accurate documentation of medical records.
• Skilled in aseptic techniques and infection control practices essential for maintaining sterile fields in high-stakes environments like trauma centers or pediatric units.
• Ability to perform suturing and assist with wound management efficiently under supervision.
• Experience working within Level I or Level II trauma centers, PICU settings, or critical care units is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with hospital medicine protocols including data collection for quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
• Capable of handling emergency situations swiftly using basic life support (BLS) skills combined with critical thinking and calmness under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals. Join us in making a difference through dedicated surgical support! We are committed to fostering a vibrant work environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is supported every step of the way.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1,760.00 - $2,300.00 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you have OR skills with cardiac experience?
• Is your permanent address mentioned over your driving license is 50miles away from the facility address?

Experience:

• OR Tech: 2 years (Required)
• EPIC: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CST (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,760 - $2,300