Operating Room 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

Job 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: Will float within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 50 miles from facility
• Block Schedule: Possible with manager approval
• First-Timers: Not accepted (prior experience required)

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years in Surgical Services
• Specialty Experience Required:

  • General OR, Teaching Hospital, Trauma experience
  • Trauma Level I experience required
• Case Skills/Experience:

  • 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 & Skills:

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

Required Certifications & Licenses

• License: Valid Surgical Technologist license in Illinois
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • Surgical Technologist certification with minimum 3 years of experience, including experience within the last year

Facility & Work Environment

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

Additional Requirements

• Must be physically present in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting (must be done in-state)
• Background checks and various state-specific screenings required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam, drug testing, immunizations, and other health documents required per facility policy
• Candidate must be able to meet all compliance and credentialing requirements before start

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Surgical Technologist license in Illinois
• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Experience with the following procedures:

  • Direct Laryngoscopy
  • Radial neck dissection
  • Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
  • Tracheostomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • EGD
  • PEG tube placement/exchange
  • Appendectomy
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Colon resection (Open/LAP)