Surgical Technologist

Next Move Healthcare; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Next Move Healthcare in Galesburg, Illinois seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to join its Surgical Services team. The role supports orthopedic, general, gynecologic, urology, ophthalmology, podiatry, GI, robotic, and cesarean cases, scrubbing and maintaining sterile technique in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have at least two years of experience, graduate of an accredited program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and OR procedures.
• Ability to scrub multiple surgical specialties.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for scheduled procedures.
• Set up sterile instruments, equipment, supplies and materials.
• Scrub during surgical procedures and maintain sterile technique.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments and supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning and preparation as appropriate.
• Maintain counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and sharps.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses and anesthesia providers.
• Utilize Epic for documentation and Pyxis workflows.
• Float to affiliated regional hospitals as needed.

Skills

Surgical scrub

Sterile technique

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Multispecialty support

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

BLS certification

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

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??