OR Surgical Technologist
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Overview

• Travel/Contract role in Springfield, Illinois
• Evening shift: 5x8 hours, 15:00–23:00
• 40 hours per week
• Average daily census: 50–60 cases/day
• 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist with 3 years of experience
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience working with General Surgery patients
• Experience working with GYN patients
• Experience working with Neurosurgery patients
• Experience working with Orthopedics patients
• Experience working with Plastics patients
• Experience in a Teaching Hospital setting
• Experience in the general operating room (OR)
• Experience with direct laryngoscopy
• Experience with radical neck dissection
• Weekend coverage required: once a month, totaling 16 hours
• On-call required as needed for the department
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to apply
• No license required for this role
• Must be in Illinois 3 business days prior to compliance deadline for fingerprinting
• Required case experience:

  • ENT: Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, Tracheostomy
  • Endoscopic procedures: 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: 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, MVA (multiple injuries)
  • Urology: Cystoscopy, Laparoscopic assisted cases, Nephrectomy, Ureteroscopy
• Required emergency management skill: Fire Safety
• Required equipment/instrumentation/supplies experience: Drills (multiple types), Electrosurgical units, Fiber optic light sources/cords
• Required professional knowledge and skills: Aseptic Technique, Isolation Precautions, Radiation Safety, Sharps Safety, Specimen Handling/Labeling, Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure
• Trauma Level I experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• CST preferred
• Teaching Hospital experience preferred

Unit / Setting

• General OR
• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I trauma center
• Magnet hospital/facility
• 562 staffed beds

Schedule / Work Expectations

• Float within scope of practice
• Block schedule requests may be discussed with the manager
• RTO must be reviewed and approved by the manager

Additional Notes

• Cerner charting
• Scrub color provided
• Parking permit required; no cost