Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

OR Tech - Surgical Services

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

Position Details

• Shift: 5x8 Days (06:45 AM - 3:15 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 50-60 cases/day
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, once a month (16 hours total)
• On-call Requirement: Yes, as needed
• Floating: Yes, within scope of practice
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 50 miles from facility
• Block Schedule: Possible, discuss with manager
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Certifications & Licenses

• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
• Pending License: Not applicable (no license required for this role)

Required Skills & Experience

Work Setting

• General OR
• Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center

Case Skills / Procedures

• ENT: Direct Laryngoscopy, Radial neck dissection, Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Tracheostomy
• Endoscopic: Colonoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement/exchange
• General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection (Open/LAP), Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy (partial/total)
• 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: Arthroscopy, Arthrotomy, Carpal tunnel release, Closed/Open reduction of fractures, 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 & Safety

• Fire Safety

Equipment / Instrumentation

• Drills (multiple types)
• Electrosurgical units
• Fiber optic light sources/cords

Professional Knowledge & Skills

• Aseptic Technique
• Isolation Precautions
• Radiation Safety
• Sharps Safety
• Specimen Handling/Labeling
• Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Must be in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Various state-specific searches and registry checks required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Competency exam and skills checklist required
• Professional references (2) required

Additional Notes

• All time off must be approved by manager
• Candidate must complete badge photo and various facility-specific documents before start
• Teaching hospital and trauma level I experience preferred/required