Tech First Assist

Job Title

OR First Assistant – Surgical Services

Location

Springfield, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x10-Hour Shifts (6:15 AM – 4:45 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first assistant duties across an average daily caseload of 8 surgical cases in an acute inpatient OR environment
• Assist with cardiac, general, thoracic, and vascular surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafts, valve replacements, AAA repair, carotid endarterectomy, and femoral popliteal bypass grafts
• Support endoscopic procedures including bronchoscopy, EGD, laparoscopic-assisted cases, and PEG tube placement or exchange
• Provide first assistant coverage for trauma cases including amputations and gunshot or stab wound interventions
• Participate in on-call rotation approximately 1–2 times per week and once every 3–4 weekends, with weekend call running from end of shift Friday through Monday morning
• Float within scope as needed to meet facility staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of OR First Assistant experience
• Active Illinois license in hand at time of submission (pending license accepted per job description)
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted)
• Experience in Acute Inpatient OR, CVOR, and Outpatient OR settings
• Proficiency with aseptic technique, isolation precautions, and laser safety
• Experience with case carts, drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber optic light sources and cords

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiovascular procedures including mitral valve replacement and pericardial window
• Experience with vascular procedures including arteriovenous fistula repair and vein stripping
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records charting system
• Prior experience in a Level I trauma center or Magnet-designated facility

Why Join Us

• Work at a 562-bed Magnet-designated Level I trauma center offering a high-acuity, diverse surgical caseload across cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and trauma specialties
• Scrubs provided by the unit and parking is available at no cost, supporting a straightforward and cost-effective assignment experience