Operating Room Surgical Technician
Chicago, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Surgical Technician Travel Job - Illinois, Chicago

Job Details

• Specialty: Surgical Technician
• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, approximately 06:30 AM to 07:00 PM (workday hours 11:00 AM to 07:30 PM; may extend depending on case load)
• Schedule: Rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call
• On-Call Requirements:

  • One night every 2 weeks
  • One weekend every 6 weeks
• Work Schedule Options: Open to 4x10-hour shifts or 3x12-hour shifts
• Work Environment: Busy Operating Room (OR) department performing open heart, multiple medical, and orthopedic surgeries

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of OR experience in a busy OR department
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system is mandatory
• Must be able to take call as required by the agency

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Surgical Technologist license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Completion of workplace violence prevention training (DCI/BVP)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Notes

• Workday hours may extend depending on surgical case load
• Must be willing to work rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as specified
• Fit testing must be completed prior to start; no onsite fit testing available in Illinois region
• Resume and two professional references (one from a manager or direct supervisor) required at time of offer acceptance

This position is ideal for a Surgical Technician with solid OR experience, EPIC proficiency, and flexibility for on-call and extended hours in a high-volume surgical environment.