Travel Surg Tech in Springfield, IL

**Job Title:** OR Tech / Surgical Tech
**Job Specialty:** Surgical Services
**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks
**Shift:** Day 5x8-Hour (06:45 - 15:15)
**Guaranteed Hours:** Contact manager for details
**Experience:** Minimum 3 years required
**License:** No license required for this role
**Certifications:** BLS required, CST preferred
**Must-Have:** Experience in a Level I Trauma Center
**Job Description:**
- Work in Surgical Services as an OR Tech / Surgical Tech
- Perform duties in a high-volume setting with an average daily census of 50-60 cases per day
- Be available for weekend work once a month (16 hours of obligation)
- On-call requirements as needed for the department
- Floating within the scope of practice to meet facility needs
- Possess skills and experience in various procedures across multiple specialties, including:
- **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/LAP), Hernia repair, Laparoscopic procedures, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy
- **Gynecology:** Abdominal hysterectomy, Anterior/Posterior repair, Bilateral tubal ligation, Dilation & Curettage, Vaginal Hysterectomy
- **Neurosurgery:** Craniotomy, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lumbar fusion
- **Oral Surgery:** Repair of fractured jaws
- **Orthopedic:** Arthroscopy, Carpal tunnel release, Fracture reduction, Laminectomy/discectomy
- **Plastic Surgery:** Free Flap - Microvascular
- **Trauma:** Amputations, Gunshot/stab wounds, MVA
- **Urology:** Cystoscopy, Laparoscopic cases, Nephrectomy
- Possess emergency management skills such as Fire Safety
- Experience with medical equipment including drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber optic light sources
- Proficient in professional practices including Aseptic Technique, Isolation Precautions, and Specimen Handling
- Preferred experience in a teaching hospital
- Required to arrive 3 business days prior to compliance to meet fingerprinting requirements
- Mandatory flu vaccination with medical or religious exemptions only
- Use of Cerner for charting
This position is a great opportunity for experienced OR Techs to be part of a dynamic surgical team in an acute care, Level I trauma, and magnet facility environment.