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: 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 Requirement: Yes, as needed for the department
• Floating: Required within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 50 miles from facility
• First-timers Accepted: No

Experience & Certifications

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) preferred
• License: No license required for this role

Required Clinical Skills & Experience

• Work Setting Experience: General OR, Teaching Hospital, Trauma
• Trauma Level: Level I trauma center experience required
• Teaching Hospital Experience: Preferred

Case Skills/Experience Required:

• Ear, Nose, Throat (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, Partial/total Thyroidectomy
• 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: Fire Safety

Equipment/Instrumentation Skills:

• 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

Scheduling & Other Requirements

• Block Schedule: Possible, discuss with manager
• Time Off: All time off must be approved by manager
• Fingerprinting: Must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, sex offender, and national databases within 30 days of start
• Education verification required
• 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
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Badge photo required before start
• Various state-specific background checks and registry searches required within 30 days of start

Facility Highlights

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

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