Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: OR Tech - Surgical Services

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services (Operating Room Technician)
• Shift: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (06:45 AM - 03:15 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 50-60 cases per day
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years (no first-timers accepted)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, approximately once a month (16 hours total)
• On-Call: Yes, as needed for the department
• Floating: Required within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 50 miles from the facility
• Block Schedule: Possible, discuss with manager
• Time Off: All time off must be approved by manager; client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Certifications & Licenses

• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
• License: No license required for this role

Required Skills & Experience

Work Setting Experience

• General OR
• Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center

Case Skills / Procedures

• ENT: Direct Laryngoscopy, Radial neck dissection, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Tracheostomy
• Endoscopic Procedures: Colonoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement/exchange
• General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection (Open/Laparoscopic), Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Partial/total Thyroidectomy
• Gynecology: Abdominal hysterectomy, Anterior/posterior repair, Bilateral tubal ligation, Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures, Vaginal hysterectomy
• Neurosurgery: Craniotomy, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lumbar fusion
• Oral Surgery: Repair of fractured jaws (mandibular and zygomatic)
• Orthopedic: Arthroscopy, Arthrotomy, Carpal tunnel release, Closed/Open fracture reduction, Laminectomy/discectomy
• Plastic Surgery: Free Flap - Microvascular
• Trauma: Amputations, Gunshot/stab wounds, Motor vehicle accident (multiple injuries)
• Urology: Cystoscopy, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Nephrectomy, Ureteroscopy

Emergency Management

• Fire Safety

Equipment / Instrumentation

• Drills (multiple types)
• Electrosurgical units
• Fiber optic light sources/cords

Professional Knowledge & Skills

• Aseptic Technique
• Isolation Precautions
• Radiation Safety
• Sharps Safety
• Specimen Handling/Labeling
• Universal Protocol (Time Out) Procedure

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet Designation
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years (updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (degree verification required)
• State-specific searches including Illinois Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and State Police registries
• Fingerprinting required in Illinois 3 business days prior to start (cannot be done out of state)
• Healthcare Worker Registry results required for clinical candidates without IL state license

Certifications

• BLS required (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty
• Tech Certification verification (primary source)
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must confirm good health and ability to perform job functions)
• Fit mask test (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually

Other Requirements

• Competency exam for all clinical/allied candidates
• Skills checklist required
• Professional references (2) required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment
• Parking permit form to be completed

Additional Notes

• Must be physically present in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting
• Facility accommodates latex allergies
• Time off requests must be approved by manager
• Candidate must not be local (must live >50 miles away)

This position is ideal for experienced OR Techs with a strong background in a variety of surgical specialties, trauma experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume acute care hospital setting.