OR Surgical Technologist
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

OR Tech / Surgical Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Shift: 4x10 hour evening shifts (10:45 AM - 9:15 PM and 12:45 PM - 11:15 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 50-60 cases per day
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, approximately once a month totaling 16 hours
• On-Call: Required as needed
• Floating: May float within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Locals: Not accepted; must live more than 50 miles from facility

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Surgical Technician license in Illinois
• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Case skills/experience required in multiple surgical areas including:

  • 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)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred
• No professional license required for this role

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
• Drug screening (9-panel) required within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required, including:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test (for new contracts)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption by November 30
• Competency exam required
• References: 2 professional references required
• Badge photo required before start
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Work Environment

• Acute care hospital, Level I trauma center
• Magnet designated facility
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner

Notes

• Schedule accommodations can be discussed with manager
• All time off must be approved by manager
• Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation
• Candidates may be called on-call in lieu of canceled shifts (counts as called-off shift)