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

Job Opportunity: Certified Orthopedic Tech (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Specialty: Surgical Services (Orthopedic Tech)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5x8 Days (06:45 AM - 03:15 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 25 cases/day across 3 rooms
• Weekend Requirement: None (Block scheduling)
• On-call: No
• Floating: No
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Block Scheduling: Yes, to be discussed with manager

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Certified Orthopedic Tech with a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Certified Orthopedic Tech experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Required Documents & Compliance

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or US ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (High School or College Diploma not required for this role)
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry fingerprinting (must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start)
• Competency exam (required for all clinical/allied candidates)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required by 11/30 (not required for non-patient facing or remote candidates)
• References: 2 professional references required

Additional Notes

• No license is required for this position.
• All time off must be approved by the manager.
• Badge photo required within one week of signing contract.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific code of conduct and other required documents within 7 days of contract signing.

About the Area

Springfield is home to Abraham Lincoln, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, Old State Capital, and Washington Park.