Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

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

Job Details

• Shift: 4x10 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 with 16 total hours obligation
• 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: Open to discussion with manager
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 3 years as OR Tech / Surgical Tech
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Required Work Setting Experience:

  • General OR
  • Teaching Hospital
  • Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Surgical 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, Colon resection (Open/Laparoscopic), 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 Management Skills: Fire Safety
• Equipment/Instrumentation: Drills (multiple types), Electrosurgical units, Fiber optic light sources/cords
• Professional Knowledge and Skills:

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

Certifications & Licenses

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

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

Additional Requirements

• Must be in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting requirements
• Background checks and various state-specific screenings required
• Physical exam, drug testing, immunizations, and other health documents required per facility policy
• Parking permit required (no cost)
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner

Facility Highlights

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

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced OR Tech / Surgical Tech with a minimum of 3 years of specialty experience, including trauma and teaching hospital exposure. The role requires evening shifts with weekend and on-call obligations. Candidates must have strong surgical case experience across multiple specialties and be willing to float within scope. No license is required, but BLS certification is mandatory, and CST is preferred. Prior travel experience is not required, but first-time travelers are not accepted. Candidates must comply with Illinois fingerprinting and background check requirements.