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

• Shift: 5x8 Days (06:45 AM - 3:15 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 50-60 cases/day
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, once a month (16 hours total)
• On-Call: Yes, as needed for the department
• Floating: Required within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Possible, discuss with manager
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 50 miles from facility
• First-Timers: Not accepted

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 3 years in OR Tech or Surgical Services
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications:

  • BLS required
  • CST preferred
• License: No license required for this role

Required Clinical Skills & Case Experience

• Work Setting Experience: General OR, Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Surgical Case Skills:

  • ENT: Direct Laryngoscopy, Radial neck dissection, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Tracheostomy
  • Endoscopic Procedures: Colonoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement/exchange
  • General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection (Open/LAP), Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy (partial/total)
  • 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 reduction of fractures, 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: Aseptic Technique, Isolation Precautions, Radiation Safety, Sharps Safety, Specimen Handling/Labeling, Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure
• Preferred: Teaching Hospital experience
• Required: Trauma Level I experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be physically present in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting
• Background checks and various state-specific screenings required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam and immunizations (including flu vaccine or approved exemption) required
• Drug screening (9-panel) required within 30 days of start
• Badge photo and other facility-specific documents required before start
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color provided

This position is ideal for experienced OR Techs with a strong surgical services background, comfortable working in a high-volume, Level I trauma teaching hospital setting, and able to meet the required certifications and compliance standards.