Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Job Opportunity: OR Tech - Surgical Services

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services (OR Tech)
• Shift: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (12:45 PM - 9:15 PM)
• Average Daily Census: 50-60 cases per day
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of OR Tech experience
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, approximately once a month (16 hours total)
• On-call Requirement: Yes, as needed for the department
• Floating: May float within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Block Scheduling: Possible, discuss with manager
• Locals: Not accepted (must live more than 50 miles from facility)
• Licensing: No license required for this role

Certifications Required

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

Required Skills and Experience

Work Setting Experience

• General OR
• Teaching Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center

Case Skills/Experience

• Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT):

  • Direct Laryngoscopy
  • Radial neck dissection
  • Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
  • Tracheostomy

• Endoscopic Procedures:

  • Colonoscopy
  • EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
  • 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 Surgery:

  • 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:

  • Fire safety

Equipment/Instrumentation Skills

• 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

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized hospital
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Additional Requirements

• Must be in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting
• Background checks and various state-specific screenings required within 30 days of start
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually
• References and skills checklist required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• All time off must be approved by manager

Notes

• Candidate must discuss Return to Office (RTO) and time off with manager
• Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation
• On-call shifts count as called-off shifts if replacing scheduled shifts

This position is ideal for experienced OR Techs with strong surgical skills across multiple specialties, comfortable working in a high-volume Level I trauma teaching hospital setting, and able to meet strict compliance and credentialing requirements.