Surgical Scrub Tech | Petersburg, Illinois
Job Description
Job Description
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification and minimum 2+ years Surgical Tech / Operating Room Tech experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A healthcare facility in Petersburg, IL, is seeking an experienced and skilled Operating Room Technician for a contract position. This role requires a minimum of three years experience working in a fast-paced surgical environment, supporting a diverse range of cases within a Level I trauma center and teaching hospital setting. Ideal candidates will bring well-rounded surgical expertise and comprehensive knowledge of aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for cases including general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, oral surgery, orthopedic, plastic, trauma, and urology procedures
- Assist the surgical team during multiple types of operations such as appendectomies, thyroidectomies, craniotomies, arthroscopies, and free flap microvascular surgeries
- Demonstrate proficiency in endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy, EGD, and PEG tube placement/exchange
- Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques, isolation precautions, radiation and fire safety, sharps handling, and universal surgical protocols
- Participate in patient care during emergency surgical interventions and trauma cases
- Float within scope of practice to meet department needs and respond to on-call requests as required
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Minimum 3 years experience in operating room technology within general OR, teaching hospital, or trauma settings
- Certification: BLS required; CST preferred
- Proven expertise in a broad range of surgical case types, including ENT, orthopedic, neurosurgical, and trauma surgeries
- Skilled in instrumentation and equipment such as drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber optic light sources
- Experience with aseptic techniques, specimen labeling, and surgical time-out protocols
- Willingness to work one weekend per month and participate in on-call rotations
- Must live more than 50 miles from the location to be eligible
Location Insights:Situated in Petersburg, IL, this opportunity is near several healthcare and community resources. While the role requires some travel flexibility and advanced compliance procedures, including fingerprinting before assignment start, the facility offers an acute care Level I trauma environment with 562 staffed beds providing dynamic and rewarding career possibilities.
If you have the specialized skills and experience to thrive in this multidisciplinary OR setting and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this contract opportunity. Discuss schedule preferences during the screening process and prepare for a fulfilling role in a busy acute care hospital. Apply today to take the next step in your operating room technician career.
Compensation for this position ranges from $18.22 to $30.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.