OR 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: 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: Yes, as needed for the department
• Floating: Will float within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Possible with manager approval
• Locals Accepted: No, must live more than 50 miles from facility
• License Required: No license required for this role

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years in Surgical Services required
• First-Timers: Not accepted
• Required Work Setting Experience:

  • General OR
  • Teaching Hospital
  • Level I Trauma Center experience required
• 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/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 Management: 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
• Preferred: Teaching Hospital experience

Certifications & Licenses

• 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 within 30 days of start
• Physical exam and immunizations/vaccinations (including flu, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella) required with documentation completed/scheduled within 7 days of contract signing
• Drug screening (9 panel) required within 30 days of start
• Badge photo required before start
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Notes

• Guaranteed hours with some allowance for client call-offs
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Must comply with facility policies on time off and scheduling

This position is ideal for experienced OR Techs with strong surgical case skills and trauma center experience who are open to travel assignments in Illinois.