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 (Operating Room Technician)
• Shift: 4x10 hour day shifts (08:45 AM - 07:15 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: Yes, as needed for the department
• Floating: Required within scope of practice to meet facility needs
• Locals: Not accepted; must live more than 50 miles from facility
• License: No license required for this role
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation

Certifications & Requirements

• Required Certifications:

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

  • Must be in Illinois 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting compliance
  • Fingerprints must be completed in Illinois (cannot be done out of state)
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30 days of start
• Health Documents: Physical exam, drug testing, immunizations, and fit mask testing required as per facility policy
• Other: Must comply with facility-specific safety and orientation requirements

Required Skills & Experience

Work Setting Experience

• General OR, Teaching Hospital, Level I Trauma Center

Case Skills / Procedures

• 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 fracture reduction, 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 & 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-designated facility
• Total staffed beds: 562
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Additional Notes

• Schedule accommodations can be discussed with the manager
• All time off must be approved by the manager
• Candidate must complete required documentation and verifications prior to start
• Teaching hospital and trauma experience preferred/required

This position is ideal for experienced OR Techs seeking a travel contract in a high-volume, Level I trauma, magnet-designated acute care hospital in Illinois.