Surgical Technologist – General Surgery

Job Title: Surgical Technologist – General Surgery
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Schedule: Day Shift | 4x10-Hour Shifts
Rotation: Weekend, Holiday & Call Rotation
Employment Type: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Pay Range: $27.26–$38.48 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Available

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Consistent 4x10-hour day shift schedule
• Multispecialty surgical environment with 15 operating rooms
• Dedicated trauma operating room
• 5 robotic-capable operating rooms
• Level I Trauma Center surgical exposure
• Broad variety of complex surgical cases
• $2.50/hour weekend differential
• $3.00/hour on-call pay
• Time-and-a-half of base pay when called in
• Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience receive 24 hours of frontloaded Vacation and Holiday time

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join a high-acuity General and Multispecialty Surgery team in Peoria, Illinois.

This surgical service supports 15 operating rooms, including a dedicated trauma room and five operating rooms with robotic capabilities. Surgical Technologists gain exposure to a wide variety of complex procedures while working with advanced surgical technology in a fast-paced operating room environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Surgical Technologist looking to expand their surgical experience across multiple specialties while supporting complex and high-acuity cases.

Surgical Specialties

The surgical team supports a broad range of procedures, including:

• General Surgery
• Complex Adult ENT
• Plastic Surgery and Breast Reconstruction
• Gynecologic Surgery
• Urology
• Thoracic Surgery
• Podiatry
• Kidney and Pancreas Transplants
• Bariatric Surgery
• Organ Donation Cases
• Trauma Surgery
• Robotic Surgery

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures
• Assist surgeons and the perioperative team throughout surgical cases
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team
• Support general, multispecialty, trauma, and robotic procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards
• Ensure surgical equipment and instrumentation are functioning properly
• Recognize significant patient conditions or reactions and communicate concerns to the appropriate care team
• Maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment
• Participate in weekend, holiday, and call rotations
• Follow established surgical quality and patient safety standards

Qualifications

Surgical Technologist I

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program with eligibility to sit for certification OR
• Minimum of 2 years of Surgical Technologist/Technician experience if a Surgical Technology program has not been completed
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

Surgical Technologist II

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program and Surgical Technologist certification with at least 3 years of Surgical Technologist experience OR
• Minimum of 5 years of Surgical Technologist experience without certification
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technology certification
• General surgery, multispecialty, trauma, or robotic surgery experience
• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile technique
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment

Compensation & Incentives

Pay Range: $27.26–$38.48 per hour

Surgical Technologist II positions include a 3% range adjustment.

Weekend Differential: $2.50 per hour
On-Call Pay: $3.00 per hour
Called-In Pay: Time-and-a-half of base rate
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation Assistance: Available

Actual compensation is based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Apply today to learn more about this Surgical Technologist opportunity supporting a high-acuity General and Multispecialty Surgery team in Peoria, Illinois.