OR Surgical Technologist
Springfield, IL
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5x8 Days (06:45 AM - 3:15 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 50-60 cases/day
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, once a month (16 hours total)
• On-Call: Yes, as needed for the department
• Floating: Will float within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 50 miles from facility
• First-Timers: Not accepted (prior experience required)
• Block Schedule: Possible with manager approval
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Surgical Technologist license in Illinois
• Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 3 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Case Skills/Experience Required:

  • ENT: Direct Laryngoscopy, Radial neck dissection, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Tracheostomy
  • Endoscopic Procedures: Colonoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement/exchange
  • General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy

Required Certifications & Licenses

• License: No license required for this role
• Certifications:

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

Special Requirements

• Must be in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting requirements
• Fingerprints must be completed in Illinois (cannot be done out of state)
• Background checks and various state-specific screenings required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam required within one year of start
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Drug screening (9 panel) required within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and/or documentation required for:

  • TB (2-Step PPD, TSPOT, or Qgold)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required
• Competency exam required

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• 562 staffed beds

This position is ideal for experienced OR Techs/Surgical Techs with a strong background in a variety of surgical specialties, trauma experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume acute care setting.