Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

OR Tech / Surgical Tech - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Evening, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (14:45 - 23:15)
• Average Daily Census: 50-60 surgical cases per day
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, approximately once a month with 16 total hours obligation
• On-Call: Required as needed
• Floating: May be required to float within scope of practice
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests can be discussed with manager
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; must live more than 50 miles from facility

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 3 years in Surgical Services (OR Tech/Surgical Tech)
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Required Work Settings Experience: General OR, Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center
• Trauma Experience: Level I trauma experience required

Case Skills / Procedures Experience Required

• 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, partial/total thyroidectomy
• 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 Surgery: Arthroscopy, arthrotomy, carpal tunnel release, closed/open fracture reduction, 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

Certifications & Licenses

• License: Valid Surgical Technician license in Illinois required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • Surgical Technician license valid in Illinois required

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Surgical Technician license in Illinois
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician
• Surgical Technician experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Must be physically present in Illinois at least 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting (must be done in-state)
• Background checks required within 30 days of start, including:

  • Criminal, sex offender, national databases, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
  • Illinois-specific searches (Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry)
• Drug screening (9-panel) required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or exemption)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• TB testing (2-step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold) within 1 year of start, with chest x-ray if positive test
• Competency exam and skills checklist required for all clinical candidates
• Photo for badge required before start
• Review and sign code of conduct and parking permit forms within 7 days of contract signing

Additional Information

• Facility is an acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Level I trauma center and Magnet designated hospital
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required but no cost for parking

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an experienced OR Tech / Surgical Tech with a minimum of 3 years of specialty experience and prior travel experience. The role requires a broad range of surgical case skills across multiple specialties including trauma, general surgery, neurosurgery, and more. Candidates must be willing to work evening shifts, weekends occasionally, and be on-call as needed. Compliance with Illinois-specific background checks, fingerprinting, immunizations, and other health requirements is mandatory. Local candidates are not eligible.