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: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, once a month (16 hours total)
• On-call Requirement: Yes, as needed
• Floating: Yes, within scope of practice
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 50 miles from facility
• Pending License: Not applicable (no license required for this role)
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts

Certifications Required

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

Required Experience & Skills

Work Setting Experience

• General OR
• Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center

Case Skills / Procedures Required

• Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT):

  • Direct Laryngoscopy
  • Radial neck dissection
  • Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
  • Tracheostomy

• Endoscopic Procedures:

  • Colonoscopy
  • EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
  • 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:

  • 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
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Valid US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Fingerprinting in Illinois required 3 business days prior to start (cannot be done out of state)
• 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
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required

Notes

• Schedule requests can be discussed with the manager
• All time off must be approved by the manager
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents such as Code of Conduct and Parking Permit Form within 7 days of contract signing

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 Level I trauma teaching hospital environment.