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

Job Opportunity: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services (OR Tech)
• Shift: 5x8 Days (06:45 AM - 3:15 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 50-60 cases/day
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
• First-timers Accepted: No
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, once a month (16 hours total)
• On-call Requirement: Yes, as needed for the department
• Floating: Yes, within scope of practice
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 50 miles from facility
• Pending License Accepted: No license required for this role
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred

Required Experience & Skills

Work Setting Experience

• General OR
• Teaching Hospital
• Trauma (Level I trauma center experience required)

Case Skills / Procedures

• Ear, Nose, Throat (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, 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 / Supplies

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

Professional Knowledge and Skills

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

Additional Requirements

• Must be in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting requirements
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific searches and registries required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start
• Education verification required
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required

Notes

• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Must discuss schedule requests and time off with manager
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents such as Code of Conduct and Parking Permit Form

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