Surgical Tech

Next Move Healthcare•Peoria, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Surgical Tech – Ortho to join a high-volume surgical team in Peoria, Illinois. The Surgical Technologist will serve in the scrub role for a wide variety of orthopedic procedures, including total joint replacements, arthroscopy, trauma, fracture repair, hand surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. The department performs approximately 20–25 surgical cases per day and offers exposure to both routine and complex orthopedic procedures. Candidates must have at least two years of Surgical Technologist experience, including orthopedic surgical experience.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of Surgical Technologist experience
At least one year of orthopedic surgical experience strongly desired
Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program with hands-on clinical training, or qualifying military surgical technology training
Current Basic Life Support certification
Strong experience functioning independently in the scrub role
Knowledge of orthopedic instrumentation, implants, and surgical techniques
Strong understanding of sterile technique and infection prevention
Ability to anticipate surgeon needs in a fast-paced operating room environment
Ability to participate in required weekday, weekend, and holiday call
Ability to meet a 30-minute call response requirement
Ability to work 10-hour day shifts

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist credential through NBSTSA
Two or more years of dedicated Orthopedic OR experience
Total joint replacement experience
Orthopedic trauma experience
Experience with pediatric orthopedic surgery
Experience with arthroscopic procedures
Previous experience in a large or high-volume surgical center
Experience with Epic OpTime

Responsibilities

Function as a scrub technologist during orthopedic surgical procedures
Prepare operating rooms with required instruments, equipment, implants, and supplies
Establish and maintain the sterile field throughout each procedure
Anticipate surgeon needs and efficiently pass instruments, sutures, implants, and other supplies
Perform and support orthopedic procedures including: Total hip replacements, Total knee replacements, Total shoulder replacements, Knee arthroscopy, Shoulder arthroscopy, Hip arthroscopy, Wrist arthroscopy, Hand surgery, Fracture repair, Orthopedic trauma, Pediatric orthopedic procedures
Assist with complex orthopedic instrumentation and implant systems
Complete accurate instrument, sponge, needle, and sharps counts
Assist with patient positioning and surgical preparation as appropriate
Maintain sterile technique and infection-prevention standards
Ensure instruments and equipment are functioning appropriately before procedures
Assist with room turnover and preparation between surgical cases
Collaborate closely with surgeons, RN circulators, anesthesia providers, and other OR staff
Utilize surgeon preference cards to prepare cases accurately
Use Epic OpTime when required for procedural workflow and documentation
Participate in weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations
Respond to emergency surgical call within the required timeframe
Float to other surgical specialties when operationally necessary
Perform other Surgical Technologist responsibilities as assigned