Surgical Tech

Next Move Healthcare•Peoria, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Surgical Tech - Neuro to join a high-volume Neurosurgery team in Peoria, Illinois. The Surgical Technologist will work alongside surgeons, RN circulators, and perioperative staff during complex neurological procedures, including spinal fusions, craniotomies, and a broad range of additional neuro cases. The department performs approximately 200 neurological surgeries per month across four operating rooms. Candidates must have at least two years of Surgical Technologist experience, including strong recent experience with complex Neuro OR procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of a Surgical Technologist program with hands-on clinical training
Minimum of two years of Surgical Technologist experience
Minimum of one year of dedicated Neuro OR experience
Experience scrubbing spinal fusion procedures
Experience scrubbing craniotomies
Well-rounded experience across multiple types of Neuro surgical procedures
Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures
Ability to function effectively in complex and high-acuity surgical cases
Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate surgeon needs
Ability to participate in required weeknight, weekend, and holiday call
Ability to work 10-hour day shifts

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Surgical Technologist credential through NBSTSA
Current Basic Life Support certification
More than two years of Neuro Surgical Technologist experience
Experience in a large tertiary or high-volume surgical center
Experience with complex spine instrumentation and implants
Experience using Epic OpTime

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms for neurological and spine procedures
Set up sterile instruments, equipment, implants, and supplies according to the scheduled procedure
Maintain sterile technique throughout surgical cases
Scrub complex neurological procedures, including spinal fusions and craniotomies
Anticipate surgeon needs and efficiently pass instruments, sutures, implants, and supplies
Assist with a broad range of neurological surgical procedures beyond spine and cranial cases
Perform accurate counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and other surgical items
Assist with patient positioning and preparation according to procedure requirements
Maintain organized and safe sterile fields throughout procedures
Ensure specialty instruments and equipment are available and functioning properly before surgery
Assist with room turnover and preparation between cases
Follow infection-prevention, sterile-processing, and perioperative safety standards
Collaborate with surgeons, RN circulators, anesthesia providers, and other OR team members
Document and support procedural workflows using Epic OpTime
Participate in night, weekend, and holiday call rotations
Respond to emergency and urgent Neuro surgical cases when scheduled for call
Perform other Surgical Technologist responsibilities as assigned