Tech Surgical

Job Title

• Tech - Surgical

Location

• Springfield, IL

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Day shift (4x10 hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the operating room during surgical procedures across various specialties including general, trauma, gynecology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments and surgical supplies, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Support surgical team with instrument management, patient positioning, and documentation via Cerner electronic charting system.
• Float within scope of practice across different surgical units to meet departmental needs.
• Comply with safety protocols including radiation safety, sharps precautions, and universal procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations as required, providing emergency coverage and support.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of surgical technologist experience.
• Valid Illinois surgical technologist license (must be in hand at submission).
• Current BLS certification; CST certification preferred.
• Experience in trauma, teaching hospitals, and high-volume surgical settings.
• Ability to work on-call as needed and support flexible scheduling.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience handling ENT, endoscopic, general, gynecological, neurosurgical, orthopedic, plastic, trauma, and urology cases.
• Proficiency with surgical instrumentation such as drills, electrosurgical units, fiber optic sources.
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system and open/laparoscopic procedures.
• Previous hospital experience at a Level I trauma center or teaching hospital.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a Level I trauma center at a Magnet-recognized acute care hospital, supporting diverse and complex surgical cases.
• Join a dedicated team committed to patient care excellence in a supportive environment.
• Competitive shift schedule offering work-life balance with on-call responsibilities.

Additional Notes

• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility.
• Candidates should be prepared to work holidays, with at least two major holidays required per year.
• Orientation includes completing required modules virtually on the first day.
• Parking permits provided at no cost during shift.
• Non-clinical hours for training are pre-scheduled and non-billable.
• This position may involve floating within hospital departments to meet operational needs.