Surgical Technologist

Next Move Healthcare•Galesburg, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join its Surgical Services team in Galesburg, Illinois. The Surgical Technologist will support a broad range of surgical specialties, including orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, urology, ophthalmology, podiatry, GI, robotic procedures, and C-sections. This role is ideal for a well-rounded surgical tech who is comfortable scrubbing multiple service lines and adapting to changing case volumes. The organization strongly prefers candidates with at least two years of Surgical Technologist experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
Current Basic Life Support certification
Strong knowledge of sterile technique and operating room procedures
Ability to scrub multiple surgical specialties
Strong understanding of surgical instrumentation and equipment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to adapt to varying surgical schedules and case volumes
Willingness to travel to affiliated regional campuses when needed

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of Surgical Technologist experience
Certified Surgical Technologist credential through NBSTSA
Experience scrubbing orthopedic, general, ophthalmology, gynecology, urology, and C-section procedures
Robotic surgery experience
Previous experience working across multiple hospital campuses
Experience with Epic and Pyxis

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms for scheduled surgical procedures
Set up sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and procedural materials
Function in the scrub role during surgical procedures
Maintain sterile technique throughout each case
Anticipate surgeon needs and efficiently pass instruments, sutures, and supplies
Perform and support procedures across multiple surgical specialties
Complete accurate instrument, sponge, needle, and sharps counts
Assist with patient positioning and preparation as appropriate
Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are functioning properly
Support room turnover and preparation between cases
Follow infection-prevention, sterile-processing, and perioperative safety standards
Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative staff
Utilize Epic for clinical documentation and Pyxis for medication and supply workflows as appropriate
Maintain knowledge of surgeon preference cards and procedural setup requirements
Float to affiliated regional hospitals when staffing or surgical volume requires coverage
Perform other Surgical Technologist duties as assigned