Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Surgical Technologist
Location: Galesburg, Illinois
Schedule: Full-Time | Varied Day Shifts | 6:45 AM–3:15 PM or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
Pay Range: $27.26–$38.48 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 with a two-year commitment
Relocation Assistance: May be available and discussed during the interview process
Travel Requirement: Occasional travel to affiliated regional hospitals; mileage reimbursed

Job Overview

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 .

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

Surgical Specialties

Candidates should be comfortable supporting multiple service lines, including:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Gynecologic Surgery
• Urology
• Ophthalmology
• Podiatry
• Gastrointestinal procedures
• Robotic Surgery
• Cesarean sections

Qualifications

Required

• 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

Preferred

• 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

Department Information

The Surgical Services department includes:

• 5 operating rooms
• 1 endoscopy room
• 1 urology room
• Broad multi-specialty surgical caseload
• Regional coverage that may include a mid-sized hospital and affiliated critical-access hospitals

Mileage is reimbursed when travel to another campus is required.

Schedule

Typical shift options include:

• 6:45 AM–3:15 PM
• 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

Ten-hour shifts may also be discussed based on department volume and scheduling needs.

Benefits & Incentives

• $15,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year employment commitment
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Relocation assistance may be available based on individual circumstances
• Mileage reimbursement for required regional travel
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
• Career advancement within Surgical Services

If you are a versatile Surgical Technologist who is comfortable scrubbing across multiple specialties and enjoys a varied surgical environment, we would love to hear from you.